A Mathematical Model Analyzing Household Water Consumption Based on Socioeconomic and Behavioral Factors: Evidence from Primary Field Data in Peshawar

Abstract

This research creates a simple math model to look at household water use in Peshawar. It uses information collected from 200 homes. The model looks at how family size, income, and the number of appliances that use water affect daily water use. The findings show that family size is the best predictor of water use. Each additional person in a household increases water use. Owning more appliances also increases water use by about 42 liters per appliance each day. This shows how technology affects home water demand. Income also matters, but not as much. It suggests that as people's living standards rise, they will use more water. The model correctly predicts water use 58% of the time. This is pretty good for a simple model. The research shows that simple models are helpful when there isn't much data. It gives practical ideas for policymakers to create conservation and water management plans.