American Water Works Association · 1987 · 17 citations · 0 references
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In the past, water engineers and planners had to rely on estimates of water use based mostly on laboratory tests of low‐flow fixtures. These estimates span a range of 300 percent, causing confusion and a general lack of confidence in water conservation techniques. With the completed US Department of Housing and Urban Development projects as a basis, water planners can now calculate the benefits of water conservation programs with more confidence that predicted savings will be realized.