Table 6: Typical values for domestic water consumption in litres per capita and day (1/c.d.). Source [44]

Type of Water Supply

Average Consumption (e/c d)

Range (e/c · d)

Communal water source:

Distance > 1000 m

7

5-10

Distance 500-1000 m

12

10-15

Village Well:

Distance > 250 m

20

15-25

Public Standpost:

Distance > 250 m

30

20-50

Courtyard connection

40

20-80

House connection:

One tap

50

30-60

Several taps

150

70-250

Type of Water Supply	Average Consumption (e/c d)	Range (e/c · d)
Communal water source:
Distance > 1000 m	7	5-10
Distance 500-1000 m	12	10-15
Village Well:
Distance > 250 m	20	15-25
Public Standpost:
Distance > 250 m	30	20-50
Courtyard connection	40	20-80
House connection:
One tap	50	30-60
Several taps	150	70-250