INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Detailed explanation-1: -The average American home uses about 260 gallons of water per day; however, during peak season the same household can use about 1, 000 gallons of water in a day. In some instances peak daily use can be as high as 3, 000 gallons a day-more than 10 times the average daily use.

Detailed explanation-2: -Peak demand is the highest volume of water needed during the year and is based on the average daily flow of the four consecutive days of highest demand each year. It is important for long-term planning to ensure there is enough capacity in the system to provide the community with the water it needs when it needs it.

Detailed explanation-3: -In India, the actual peak factor observed in the field fluctuates from 3 to 12 due to intermittent water suppl. Peak factor 5 to 6 is found to be suitable for ensuring the reliability of the distribution system.

Detailed explanation-4: -Peak hourly flow means the the largest volume of flow to be received during a one-hour period expressed as a volume per unit time. This is also referred to as maximum hourly flow or maximum hour flow. Peak hourly flow means the greatest volume of water passing through the system during any one hour in a day.