Assessment of Water Consumption Behavior in Single Households Using Smart Water Meters
Smart meters monitor hourly water consumption patterns while reducing the cost and inconvenience of traditional meters. This study comprehensively analyzes 1871 households that previously used traditional meters from the distribution point to the distribution area. All the households were equipped w...
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| description | Smart meters monitor hourly water consumption patterns while reducing the cost and inconvenience of traditional meters. This study comprehensively analyzes 1871 households that previously used traditional meters from the distribution point to the distribution area. All the households were equipped with smart meters and the data collected were used for analysis. On the basis of the total estimated water consumption, 227 households were classified as single households. These households were further classified into single-worker and -nonworker households. This study analyzed smart meter data to evaluate the timings and amounts of water consumption peaks. The results indicate that worker households peaked at 8:00, with 29 L/h of consumption on weekdays, and peaked again on evenings at 20:00–21:00, averaging 32 L/h. For nonworker households, the peak occurred at 9:00, with 20 L/h, with no major changes in the afternoon, and a second peak occurred at 19:00–20:00 in evening, with an average of 19 L/h. Moreover, worker households peaked at 8:00 and 20:00 on weekdays, and at 9:00 and 19:00 on weekends. It was revealed that worker households consume 10% more on weekends than on weekdays, and 262% more from 13:00 to 16:00. These findings may assist in water supply planning by supporting distribution schedules on the basis of peak household consumption, leading to more helpful resource management. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a14b47aeae014b0086ac9f72cd5b443e2025-08-20T01:47:44ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172024-10-011419885710.3390/app14198857Assessment of Water Consumption Behavior in Single Households Using Smart Water MetersSamim Obaid0Kyotaro Hosoi1Nguyen Minh Ngoc2Takanobu Inoue3Kuriko Yokota4Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Toyohashi University of Technology, Toyohashi 441-8580, JapanDepartment of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Toyohashi University of Technology, Toyohashi 441-8580, JapanDepartment of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Toyohashi University of Technology, Toyohashi 441-8580, JapanDepartment of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Toyohashi University of Technology, Toyohashi 441-8580, JapanDepartment of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Toyohashi University of Technology, Toyohashi 441-8580, JapanSmart meters monitor hourly water consumption patterns while reducing the cost and inconvenience of traditional meters. This study comprehensively analyzes 1871 households that previously used traditional meters from the distribution point to the distribution area. All the households were equipped with smart meters and the data collected were used for analysis. On the basis of the total estimated water consumption, 227 households were classified as single households. These households were further classified into single-worker and -nonworker households. This study analyzed smart meter data to evaluate the timings and amounts of water consumption peaks. The results indicate that worker households peaked at 8:00, with 29 L/h of consumption on weekdays, and peaked again on evenings at 20:00–21:00, averaging 32 L/h. For nonworker households, the peak occurred at 9:00, with 20 L/h, with no major changes in the afternoon, and a second peak occurred at 19:00–20:00 in evening, with an average of 19 L/h. Moreover, worker households peaked at 8:00 and 20:00 on weekdays, and at 9:00 and 19:00 on weekends. It was revealed that worker households consume 10% more on weekends than on weekdays, and 262% more from 13:00 to 16:00. These findings may assist in water supply planning by supporting distribution schedules on the basis of peak household consumption, leading to more helpful resource management.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/19/8857single householdsmart meterwater consumption peakswater distribution |
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