The problem of an outdated tariff has become acute recently with increased water scarcity in Palestine. Therefore, the goals of the study were to analyse the factors that could affect the water consumption in Jericho governorate, Palestine; explore societal perceptions of alternative water sources; and to identify areas that need to be re-examined for tariff revision or changes to water source and delivery. A total of 76% of the respondents know the water tariff price, and 61% of the sample considers the tariff as high. Future suggestions to raise the price of water will meet resistance. Interestingly, 66% of the respondents agree with the possible future use of treated wastewater, and 46% of the respondents emphasize that treated wastewater is the most favoured solution for water scarcity. Overall, the results indicate the public identifies water conservation as possible and that alternative actions can be applied in order to manage and conserve water resources.

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对当前水费和对变革的态度的分析：来自巴勒斯坦城市的代表性研究

最近，随着巴勒斯坦水资源短缺的加剧，过时的关税问题变得更加严重。因此，本研究的目的是分析影响巴勒斯坦杰里科省用水量的因素；探索社会对替代水源的看法；并确定需要重新审查水价修订或水源和输送变化的领域。共有76%的受访者了解水价，61%的受访者认为水费偏高。未来提高水价的建议将遇到阻力。有趣的是，66%的受访者同意未来可能使用经过处理的废水，46%的受访者强调经过处理的废水是解决水资源短缺问题最受青睐的解决方案。总体而言，结果表明公众认识到节约用水是可能的，并且可以采取替代行动来管理和节约水资源。