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Wastewater Generation Estimator

Estimate daily sewage and wastewater volumes for any facility type using CPHEEO and IS:1172 norms applicable in India.

Free · Based on CPHEEO & IS:1172

Facility Details

Select the facility type and enter the relevant quantity to estimate wastewater generation.

135 litres per capita per day — standard for urban water supply and sewage generation. Source: CPHEEO Manual (Urban)

persons

Norm: 135 litres per person per day

How to Use This Tool

  1. 1Select the facility type that best describes your project — residential, hotel, hospital, school, office, restaurant, or industrial.
  2. 2Enter the number of units (persons, rooms, beds, employees, etc.) as specified for that facility type.
  3. 3Click "Estimate Wastewater" to get daily water demand, sewage generation (80% of water demand per CPHEEO), and peak flow.

Governing Norms

This tool uses per capita and per-unit water supply norms from:

  • CPHEEO Manual on Sewerage and Sewage Treatment (3rd Edition) — standard reference for municipal sewage projects in India
  • IS:1172 (BIS Code of Practice for Water Supply) — per capita demand for various building types
  • National Building Code (NBC) of India — water requirements for commercial and institutional buildings
CPHEEO Note: Sewage generation is typically taken as 80% of water supply. Peak flow factor of 2.25× is applied for municipal sewage. Adjust as needed for specific projects based on local conditions and detailed surveys.

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