Household Wastewater Management of People in Mae Lor Watersheds, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province

การจัดการน้ำเสียครัวเรือนของประชาชนลุ่มน้ำแม่การจัดการน้ำเสียครัวเรือนของประชาชนลุ่มน้ำแม่เลาะ อำเภอแม่ริม จังหวัดเชียงใหม่เลาะ อำเภอแม่ริม จังหวัดเชียงใหม่

Abstract

          The mixed methods research was to investigate household wastewater management and factors predict household wastewater management. The sample for this research consisted of 180 households and 14 stakeholders in Mae Loa watershed community, Mae Rim district, Chiang Mai province. Data was collected through questionnaires and focus groups. The data was analyzed by descriptive statistics, regression analysis, and content analysis.

         Results showed that the people had moderate levels of household wastewater management (mean = 2.79, SD = 0.81). The factors that significantly influenced household wastewater management were attitude towards drinking water in the community in terms of sufficiency (Beta =.286, p ≤ 0.001) and attitude towards drinking water in the community in terms of management (Beta =.143, p = 0.027). Total variances explaine was 16.8 %. In conclusion, people suggested that relevant local authorities monitor water quality in natural water sources and provide knowledge about wastewater treatment.