Water Demand Forecasting Calculator
Forecast future water demand based on population growth, per capita usage, and peak factors. Estimates required storage capacity.
Inputs
%
years
gpd
Results
Average Daily Demand
7.43 MGD
Max Daily Demand
11.15 MGD
Required Storage
5.14 MG
Future Population74,297
Peak Hourly Demand14.86 MGD
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter current population, annual growth rate (%), and per-capita water demand (gpd).
- Set projection period in years.
- Review projected demand at 10, 20, and 30 years for infrastructure planning.
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