WATER SUPPLY MIDTERM

Domestic

Non domestic

Water losses

Categories of water consumption

In house uses

Outdoor uses

Standpipe

Uses of domestic water consumption

120 to 160 liters per person per day

average in-house consumption ranges from

Outdoor water

can form a significant portion of domestic demand, especially in hot climates

Non-Domestic Water Consumption

includes water used by industries, businesses, institutions, and agriculture. This category often accounts for large volumes of water and is usually metered due to its economic importance

Industrial water

use ranges from cooling and processing to cleaning operations. Large industries often source raw water directly, while medium and small industries typically rely on public supply

total consumption

the amount supplied from various sources per head of the population

Class of dwelling

Household size

income changes

Cultural and seasonal habits

factors influence in-house water consumption

50 lcd

A minimum quantity of _____ should be available to consumers using standpipe supplies as suggested by various researchers.

Cooling water demand

Major industrial demand

Large industrial demand

Medium to small industrial demand

industrial water demand categories

MINIMUM NIGHT FLOW

the measured flow into a controlled area of the network during the period of minimum demand

DIURNAL

WEEKLY

SEASONAL

VARIATION IN DEMAND

Peaking Factors

are ratios used to relate maximum demand to average demand, and they depend on population size and land use

Water conservation

is essential to ensure long-term sustainability, especially in areas prone to drought or limited resources