Forecasting future water demands
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At the heart of any long-term plan for your water system lies a crucial question: how much water will your community need in the future? An accurate projection of these future water demands is an absolute cornerstone of reliable and effective planning. This section will cover the essential methodologies for this forecasting exercise.
We’ll explore how to analyze historical water consumption trends within your service area to understand past growth and usage patterns. Then, we’ll look at how to project future population growth and anticipated commercial and industrial development, often by collaborating with local planning departments and using official community plans and economic forecasts.
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