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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | The impact of end-use dynamics on urban water system design criteria |
Author: | Thyer, M. Hardy, M. Coombes, P. Patterson, C. |
Citation: | Australian Journal of Water Resources, 2008; 12(2):161-170 |
Publisher: | Institution of Engineers Australia |
Issue Date: | 2008 |
ISSN: | 1324-1583 2204-227X |
Statement of Responsibility: | M Thyer, M Hardy, P Coombes, C Patterson |
Abstract: | The potential impact of demand reduction strategies (reuse/source substitution via tanks/installing water efficient appliances) on urban water system design criteria (average/peak demands and wastewater flows) was investigated using two months of detailed end-use monitoring from a single house. Reductions in regular water use events (shower/toilet) had a larger impact on average demand/flows, while reductions in sporadic water use events (outdoor/washing machine) had a larger impact on peak demands/flows. Highest predicted reductions of 71%/83% in average/ peak demand occurred when using a 5 kL tank to supply toilet, washing machine (5-star), outdoor and hot water use. Further research is needed to quantify these impacts on a larger scale. Given the potential for reductions in urban water infrastructure costs this research is considered a high priority. |
Rights: | © Institution of Engineers Australia, 2008 |
DOI: | 10.1080/13241583.2008.11465344 |
Published version: | http://search.informit.com.au/documentSummary;dn=235477211784162;res=IELENG |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest 5 Civil and Environmental Engineering publications Environment Institute publications |
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