| Author | Sivakumaran, Sithamparanathan |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.EV-05-24 |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the
degree of Master of Science |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | Rapid growth of city in developing country has led more rapid growth in demand for water use. There are few studies on Asian cities regarding forecasting and management of future domestic water demand. Trincomalee, selected for research, is one of fast growing cities in Sri Lanka. It results fast depletion and degradation of water resources. Existing resources not only used for domestic purposes but also for irrigation in the research area. Factors affecting residential water consumption were main point in the future forecast of domestic water. Main purpose of the study is to examine current and future end use water consumption of the residential sectors of Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and make recommendation for implementing demand side management strategies. The survey focuses on metered tap water system provided by National Water Supply and Drainage Board, Sir Lanka. Estimations of the end water use help to emphasize the area / end use to be concentrated in-terms of water conservation. Appliance used for end uses such as toilet, bathroom, washing and cooking purposes also influence on domestic water consumption but only significant factors were considered to forecast future demand. The research predicts future domestic water consumption and possible management strategies. |
| Year | 2005 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Department of Energy and Climate Change (Former title: Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate Change (DEECC)) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Environmental Engineering and Management (EV) |
| Chairperson(s) | Aramaki, Toshiya ; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Visvanathan, C.;Annachhatre, Ajit P. ; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Asian Institute of Technology Fellowship |
| Degree | Thesis (M. Sc.) -- Asian Institute of Technology, 2005 |