HYDROUSA Social Impact Assessment results

This dataset is part of HYDROUSA Deliverable 6.2 and include the results of the questionnaire introduced to 213 stakeholders. The scope of the Deliverable is to serve as an insightful guide for the HYDROUSA project's commitment to circular resource management. By applying an integrated approach, leveraging the Theory of Change methodology, with user-data evaluation, this report presents the narration of how innovative and circular technologies can serve societal benefits. As the findings emerge through communities, the potential for positive impact becomes evident, aligning technical ingenuity with social advancement.Through questionnaires and interviews we quantify inputs, outputs, and outcomes, this evaluation captures the immediate effects but also the potential long-term intentions of change. This data-driven analysis was applied through 213 inputs from stakeholders to support us to make informed decisions for the exploitation of the solutions and the optimization of these systems in terms of performance and required outputs. Furthermore, the analysed results identified through this evaluation provide actionable insights for maximizing the potential of successful implementation with positive impact for the community. By assessing public acceptance and willingness to apply circular approaches for water management, the report empowers users to align their strategies with community preferences, fostering a sense of ownership and collaboration.