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Association Between Domestic Wastewater Management Practices, Residential Water Quality Indicators, And Household Water-Related Expenditure in Aduas Centro
Abstract
This study assessed the relationship between domestic wastewater management practices, residential water quality conditions, and household water-related expenditures in Barangay Aduas Centro, Cabanatuan City. Using a quantitative descriptive-correlational design, data were gathered from 300 households through a validated Likert-scale questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics and Spearman’s rho correlation. The findings revealed weak to moderate wastewater management practices among households, particularly in septic tank maintenance and wastewater disposal. Residential water quality conditions were characterized by occasional foul odor, discoloration, visible contaminants, and water-related health symptoms. Most households incurred low to moderate water-related expenditures, primarily for purified drinking water, water treatment, and plumbing maintenance. Correlation analysis showed significant positive relationships between wastewater management practices and residential water quality conditions (ρ = 0.44–0.62, p < 0.001), as well as between water quality conditions and household water-related expenditures (ρ = 0.45–0.61, p < 0.001). The findings suggest that households experiencing poorer water quality conditions tend to adopt more wastewater management practices and incur higher water-related expenses. The study highlights the need for strengthened sanitation programs, regular septic tank maintenance, and improved community awareness to support safer wastewater management and better residential water quality.
Keywords
Domestic Wastewater, Water Quality, Household Expenditure, Sanitation, Wastewater Management
Citations
IRE Journals:
Alelie Joy C. Alejo, Rodby Rey Angelo M. Oliveros, Nikki Ella Mateo, Arch Gunther Tabajen, Eira Chantelle Hementera; Jemaima Martinez "Association Between Domestic Wastewater Management Practices, Residential Water Quality Indicators, And Household Water-Related Expenditure in Aduas Centro" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 9 Issue 11 2026 Page 4400-4405 https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I11-1718397
IEEE:
Alelie Joy C. Alejo, Rodby Rey Angelo M. Oliveros, Nikki Ella Mateo, Arch Gunther Tabajen, Eira Chantelle Hementera; Jemaima Martinez
"Association Between Domestic Wastewater Management Practices, Residential Water Quality Indicators, And Household Water-Related Expenditure in Aduas Centro" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 9(11) https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I11-1718397
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