Environmental Engineering: Fundamentals and Design - Chapter 9

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# Chapter 9 Water Supply, Distribution and Wastewater Collection

Brian E. Whitman and James R. Mihelcic

## Water usage

### Demand

Municipal water supplies are treated to be both palatable and potable, regardless of their intended use. Each person in Michigan uses about 100 gallons of water per day. Commercial and industrial users may increase that demand by more than 5 times.

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#### Credits

Tap Water photo:
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