Subdivision Level: Estimate water

requirements for planned development

• Many communities have master development

plans which establish the allowable uses of
various sub-areas: industrial, commercial,
public, and residential.
• When such plans exist, they are the best point
at which to begin since water consumption can
normally be related to land use.

System Design
Residential Areas
• Can do estimates based on number and/or types of structures
in design area and using existing data.
• Residential: • Easier to evaluate areas since anticipated
Residential Water Consumption
From: On-Site Wastewater Treatment: Educational Materials Handbook. National population densities may be established from
Small Flows Clearinghouse. West Virginia University, 1987.
the residential classification.
Home Uses Daily Water Use Per Person • Once an estimate has been made of population
Gallons Percent
density, the average and peak flows can be
Toilet 32 45
determined.
Bathing/Personal 21 30
Hygiene
Laundry/Dishes 14 20
Drinking/Cooking 3 5
TOTAL 70 100