Domestic water uses : characterization of daily cycles in the north region of Portugal

摘要: Abstract Nowadays, there is an increasing discussion among specialists about water use efficiency and the best measures to improve it. In Portugal, have been a few attempts expand implementation of in situ reuse projects. However, lack information indoor uses how they are influenced by sociodemographic characteristics. There several studies that investigate per capita global usage, but partitioning this volume domestic device daily cycles yet unknown. Identified as one key questions sustainable building design, end-use primary importance design hydraulic networks buildings. order overcome lack, quantitative characterization for each was performed, based on weekly monitoring program fifty-two different dwellings northern region Portugal (Vila Real, Valpacos Oporto). For forty them, usage devices dwelling recorded. At same time, remaining twelve were also monitored register consumed utilization device. This paper presents results complete program, using collected data establish patterns device, aiming support more realistic approach residential use. The cities, where presented, evaluate possible influences