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Introduction to Accurate Water Demand
Projection
Adam C. Leigland, P.E., AICP
Overview
Accurate water demand projection is essential for a municipality to plan and
budget to meet the future needs of the citizens in the community. However, many
factors can influence the future water demand for a community, including
population growth, changes in demographics, the effectiveness of water
conservation initiatives, new low-demand plumbing fixture technologies and
increased leakage due to aging water distribution infrastructure.
How
does an engineer account for all of these factors to derive an accurate water
demand projection? This course introduces the student to water demand
projection methods that can accurately estimate future water consumption based
on these factors. Example problems are used to illustrate the methodology.
Additionally, the course covers policies that can be implemented to influence
consumers' water consumption habits in an effort to reduce overall demand.
The student must take a
multiple-choice quiz consisting of eleven (11) questions at the end of
this course to obtain PDH credits.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Attained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and
skills:
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Why accurate water
demand projection is important
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Typical water
consumption rates and distribution between residential, agricultural,
industrial and other users
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Water demand
projection methods
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Water demand side
management (DSM), including price incentives, use regulations and other
policies
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Residential
conservation measures to reduce water demand
Course
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Projection
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