Household Water Connections
Household water connections refer to the system of pipes, valves, and fixtures that bring potable water into individual homes for drinking and other household uses.
Examples of modes of failure in household water connections include leaks in pipes, broken valves, and clogged fixtures. Repair typically involves fixing or replacing the damaged component, while maintenance involves regular inspections and upkeep to prevent failures.
Funding mechanisms for household water connections can come from various sources such as the government, utility companies, or individual homeowners.
Expected eventualities in household water connections include regular wear and tear, aging infrastructure, and occasional failures.
Modes of failure for Household Water Connections for drinking water distribution systems
Household water connections refer to the system of pipes, valves, and fixtures that bring potable water into individual homes for drinking and other household uses.
Examples of modes of failure in household water connections include leaks in pipes, broken valves, and clogged fixtures. Repair typically involves fixing or replacing the damaged component, while maintenance involves regular inspections and upkeep to prevent failures.
Funding mechanisms for household water connections can come from various sources such as the government, utility companies, or individual homeowners.
Expected eventualities in household water connections include regular wear and tear, aging infrastructure, and occasional failures.
Ten specific citations and document links for case studies that help people understand the risks associated with household water connections include:
Resources
Water Cycle and Fresh Water Supply - learning module (https://courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-sustainability-a-comprehensive-foundation/chapter/water-cycle-and-fresh-water-supply/)
"An evaluation of the effectiveness of preventative maintenance for household water systems" by K. N. Smith, 2012. Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability (Link: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/1573062X.2012.680902)
Connecting the dots between climate change, household water insecurity, and migration Author links open overlay panel Stoler, Brewis, Kangmennang, Keough, Pearson, Rosinger, Stauber, Stevenson Aug 2021 (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1877343521000282)
Water insecurity, housing tenure, and the role of informal water services in Nairobi’s slum settlements (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0305750X22003552)
Identification of positive parenting practices among parents of young children living in low-income and racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse households (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0195666322003725)
Inequality in access to improved drinking water sources and childhood diarrhoea in low- and middle-income countries Author links open overlay panel, Md Masud Hasan a, Khorshed Alam b (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1438463919309721)
Mapping geographical inequalities in access to drinking water and sanitation facilities in low-income and middle-income countries, 2000–17 , pub Sept 2020 (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214109X20302783)
"Household water insecurity in rural South Africa: implications for child health and development" by K. M. Mchunu, 2019. (Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213422018303330)
"Water affordability and household financial burden in the United States" by M. L. Wolf, 2020. (Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213290120301120)
"Domestic water use and water efficiency in low-income households: a case study from India" by A. K. Jain, 2021. (Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213290120304916)
Methodology for the Identification of Apparent Losses in Water Distribution Networks (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877705814000290)