Abstract
Knowing water consumption patterns in buildings is a key information for planning the needs of improvement and to encourage water conservation measures. This article aims to characterize the water consumption pattern and end-uses in low-income houses in the region of Florianopolis-SC. Data were collected by interviewing householders, as well as by measuring the flow rate of existing water fixtures and appliances. The results indicated that the shower was the fixture with the largest water consumption in households, i.e., about 33% of total water consumption on average. Households with incomes up to three minimum wages consumed 152 L/capita.day on average; while households with income between three and five minimum wages, 111 L/capita.day. Households with incomes over five minimum wages consumed 113 L/capita.day of water on average. The results of this study can be used to estimate the consumption of water for new buildings as well as to develop integrated water management strategies in low income developments in Florianopolis.
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