Comparison of residential indoor water consumption patterns in Chiang Mai and Khon Kaen, Thailand

作者：Otaki Yurina^*; Otaki Masahiro; Sugihara Haruka; Mathurasa Lada; Pengchai Petch; Aramaki Toshiya

来源：Journal American Water Works Association, 2011, 103(5): 104-+.

Knowledge of the various microcomponents of residential water consumption can play an essential role in setting effective water supply plans and policies However, there are insufficient data regarding the microcomponents of domestic water use (toilet, laundry, bath, and kitchen) in developing countries This study measured the microcomponents of residential water use in Chiang Mai and Khon Kaen, Thailand, using a small accumulative water meter attached directly to each household tap In addition, residents were Surveyed to obtain information about income, home bathing facilities, and laundering methods
Results showed water consumption per capita for every use to be distributed lognormaly in Chiang Mai and Khon Kaen Water consumption for toilet use was higher in Chiang Mai than in Khon Kaen, but the study found little difference between the two cities in other microcomponents of residential water consumption In this research, historical differences in the cities' water resources appeared to have no effect on residential water consumption

• 出版日期2011-5