Project 4031

North American Residential Water Usage Trends since 1992

$312,362
Completed
Principal Investigator
Thomas Rockaway
Senior Account Manager
Maureen Hodgins
Contractor
University of Louisville
Asset Management
Distribution System Management
Rates & Revenue
Water Demand & Forecasting
Water Use & Efficiency

Abstract

Quantifies changes in residential water use patterns to determine the recent macro-level trends across North America. Discusses how the water use trends affect distribution system operations, water quality, rates, and revenue, as well as long-term infrastructure planning for water utilities. Research partner: EPA. Published in 2010.