Water Supply and Sources

Question 1

Things being considered for potability and adequacy of supply:

Answer 1

→ Sources (public or individual)
→ Quality (Philippine National Standards for Drinking Water (PNSDW);
→ Quantity (300 liters per capita per day (lpcd) − Normal consumption of water in the US)

Question 2

A document showing government agencies that the water supplied is safe to consume; Regular sampling test; Treatment method used for their water source)

Answer 2

Certificate of potability

Question 3

minimal quantity used in survival

Answer 3

2.5-3 lcpd (depends on climate and individual physiology)

Question 4

minimal quantity used in basic hygiene practices

Answer 4

2-6 (depends on social and cultural norms)

Question 5

minimal quantity used in basic cooking needs

Answer 5

3-6 (depends on food type and social and cultural norms)

Question 6

FACTORS AFFECTING QUANTITY OF WATER USED FOR DOMESTIC PURPOSES

Answer 6

Availability of water
climate
Size of community
Class of consumer
Quality of water
Pressure in the distribution system
Metering the system
Cost