Are there any families that are consuming more water than average? If yes, what is the reason?
Families consuming more water than average may have several reasons for their higher consumption levels.
Larger family size naturally leads to greater water usage, as more people require water for daily activities. The presence of water-consuming appliances like washing machines and RO filters also significantly increases consumption.
Lifestyle habits such as taking baths twice daily, washing vehicles frequently, or maintaining gardens that require regular watering contribute to above-average water use.
Water wastage due to leaking taps or pipes and a lack of water conservation practices further escalate consumption levels.
Identifying these reasons helps in planning targeted water conservation measures.
Explanation
The chapter on pages 13-15 discusses various factors affecting water consumption including family size, presence of appliances (washing machines consume approximately 70 L per cycle, RO filters waste approximately 3 L per 1 L of treated water), and lifestyle habits. Students are expected to analyse their collected data to identify families with above-average consumption and investigate the reasons.
Solution Steps
Larger family size leads to greater water usage
Water-consuming appliances like washing machines and RO filters increase consumption
Lifestyle habits such as frequent baths, vehicle washing, and garden maintenance contribute to higher use
Water wastage from leaking taps or pipes escalates consumption
Lack of water conservation practices results in above-average usage
Identifying these reasons helps plan targeted conservation measures