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1
Q

Things being considered for potability and adequacy of supply:

A

→ Sources (public or individual)
→ Quality (Philippine National Standards for Drinking Water (PNSDW);
→ Quantity (300 liters per capita per day (lpcd) − Normal consumption of water in the US)

2
Q

A document showing government agencies that the water supplied is safe to consume; Regular sampling test; Treatment method used for their water source)

A

Certificate of potability

3
Q

minimal quantity used in survival

A

2.5-3 lcpd (depends on climate and individual physiology)

4
Q

minimal quantity used in basic hygiene practices

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2-6 (depends on social and cultural norms)

5
Q

minimal quantity used in basic cooking needs

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3-6 (depends on food type and social and cultural norms)

6
Q

FACTORS AFFECTING QUANTITY OF WATER USED FOR DOMESTIC PURPOSES

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Availability of water
climate
Size of community
Class of consumer
Quality of water
Pressure in the distribution system
Metering the system
Cost