Project 5: Water Audit for Water Management
Class 8 · Vocational Education · 22 Questions
What is the water storage capacity of the water tank in your locality?
How much water is supplied daily to your locality? (You can get this information from the local municipal corporation, Gram Panchayat office or water supply authority.)
How many people use this water? (You need to know the population of the locality; you can get this information from the local municipal corporation, Gram Panchayat office or water supply authority.)
What is the source of water for our locality?
How much water does each household receive per day? What is the amount of water allotted per day per person?
Do you face any challenge in supplying sufficient water to all? What are those challenges?
How does rainwater contribute to water availability in your area? What efforts have been made to store rainwater for later use?
Are there any seasonal changes in water availability in the locality?
Any suggestions for water management by individuals?
Create a simple neighborhood map showing water sources, like wells, tanks, or water delivery points. Ask the official for help if needed.
Find out the average consumption per person from your data. You can use the formulae in a spreadsheet.
Are there any families that are consuming more water than average? If yes, what is the reason?
What initiative have you taken to reduce water usage?
Write down details of the activity you carried out.
What is the increase in the demand for water if a housing society of 100 homes is constructed near your village? You can estimate four people per family.
What will be their water requirement if a college hostel has one thousand students?
Name any one thing that you found surprising where use of water is concerned.
Write any three things you learnt that will help you save water in your life.
Did you enjoy doing this project?
What did you like, and what would you do differently next time?