Components of system demand

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Just a heads-up—this section is still a work in progress! I’ll be revising and expanding it soon to make sure it’s as useful as possible. Curious about what’s already done or currently in the works? Check the changelog for updates.

So, what makes up the total "demand" that a water distribution system needs to satisfy? It’s more than just what comes out of your customers' taps. In this section, we’ll dissect the total system demand into its principal components, giving you a clear framework for understanding and quantifying each piece. The primary focus, naturally, will be on customer consumption.

We'll look at how different categories of users — like residential households, commercial businesses (think restaurants and shops), industrial facilities, and institutional users (like schools and hospitals) — each have distinct water usage characteristics and typical daily patterns.

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