MIL-HDBK-1005/7A
Section 2:
QUANTITY REQUIREMENTS
2.1.
Factors Affecting Use.
Consider the following factors
affecting use ashore:
a)
Water uses (domestic, industrial, fire protection)
b)
Peak demands (all uses)
c)
Other essential demands
d)
Missions of the activity
e)
Climatic effects
f) Permanency of installation (permanent and
temporary field bases).
g)
Overseas Final Governing Standards (FGS)
2.2
Specific Requirements. Total requirements are related
to domestic, industrial, and fire protection requirements.
Specific requirements for use ashore are discussed below.
2.2.1
Domestic Uses. Domestic uses include drinking water,
household uses, and household lawn irrigation.
2.2.1.1
Per Capita Requirements. Use data in Table 2 for
permanent and temporary installation.
Table 2
Average Potable Domestic Water Requirements
Gallons Per Capita Per Day (gpcd)
USE CATEGORY
TROPIC
TEMPERATE
Unaccompanied Personnel Housing
155
135
Family Housing
180
135
Workers (per shift)
45
45
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