Household water use statistics from Adelaide Household Water Use Study 2013

Full description

This collection contains indoor end-use statistics for 140 households in metropolitan Adelaide and the associated demographics and appliance characteristics of the households. The end-use statistics were determined through flow trace analysis of a two week period of high resolution (10s) water usage data representative of winter use.

The end-use statistics include the mean and standard deviation for the volume per person per day for each end-use and the relevant characteristics of the end-use:
- Shower: Duration (mins), Frequency (events/person/day), Flow rate (L/min), Efficiency (star rating)
- Toilet: Flush volume (L), Frequency (events/person/day), Efficiency (e.g. 3L/6L Dual)
- Washing Machine: Volume per load (L), Frequency (events/household/week), Type (Front or Top loader)
- Dishwasher: Volume per load (L), Frequency (events/household/week)
- Tap: Duration (seconds), Frequency (events/person/day), Flow rate (L/min)
- Bath: Volume per bath (L), Frequency (events/household/week)

The demographics and household characteristics include:
- Household occupancy
- Age of occupants
- Income
- Perceived water conservation level

This data was collected as part of the research program of the Goyder Institute for Water Research's Optimal Water Mix for Greater Adelaide project.