Development of drainage and water supply systems to reduce water consumption in residential buildings in Egypt

Abstract EN

The issue of water is gaining Egypt's attention in recent times, especially after thestart of the Ethiopian Dam and Egypt's entry into the era of water poverty, wherewater is considered one of the most important natural and environmental resources.

Moreover, the constant pursuit of increasing development rates, Wherever theresidential building sector acquires a large proportion of water consumptionbetween different activities.

The research aims to rationalize water consumption inresidential buildings by developing water supply and drainage systems responsiblefor distributing water within various units and spaces.

Consequently, the researchfocuses on water treatment and the integration of water reuse techniques withinresidential buildings.

The research studies a repeated porotype of economy housingin new cities in Egypt.

The study surveyed number of users of the same levels to getthe water consumption rates per unit.

The research finds that water consumption canbe reduced by 30.4% in residential units by modifying water supply and drainagesystems design Which is reflected in the cost savings.

In addition, the cost ofproposed system can be returned within 2.5 years comparing to the savings cost.