Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
The 'per capita water requirement' as per IS 1172 for a city with population > 1 million is:
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Choose the correct answer
A
50 L/capita/day
B
150–200 L/capita/day for large cities
C
500 L/capita/day
D
25 L/capita/day
Correct Answer
B. 150–200 L/capita/day for large cities
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IS 1172: For cities with population > 100,000: 150 L/capita/day total (including bathing, drinking, cooking, flushing). For metro cities > 1 million: up to 200 L/capita/day. Note: 135 L/c/d is the minimum for small towns. This guides water supply and sewage system design.
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