14 March 2024 | Talita Flores Dias * and Enedir Ghisi
This systematic literature review explores urban water consumption across different regions, highlighting factors influencing consumption patterns and strategies for reducing water use. The study analyzes global water availability, consumption trends, and the impact of climate change, population growth, and socioeconomic factors on water demand. It reviews various methodologies used to forecast and analyze water consumption, including statistical models, case studies, and policy analyses. Key findings include the role of economic factors, building types, and awareness campaigns in shaping water use. The review also examines the effects of climate change on water availability and the importance of sustainable water management practices. It emphasizes the need for tailored strategies to address regional differences in water consumption and the significance of user behavior in reducing water use. The study concludes that understanding the factors influencing water consumption is crucial for developing effective water management policies and ensuring sustainable water use in urban environments.This systematic literature review explores urban water consumption across different regions, highlighting factors influencing consumption patterns and strategies for reducing water use. The study analyzes global water availability, consumption trends, and the impact of climate change, population growth, and socioeconomic factors on water demand. It reviews various methodologies used to forecast and analyze water consumption, including statistical models, case studies, and policy analyses. Key findings include the role of economic factors, building types, and awareness campaigns in shaping water use. The review also examines the effects of climate change on water availability and the importance of sustainable water management practices. It emphasizes the need for tailored strategies to address regional differences in water consumption and the significance of user behavior in reducing water use. The study concludes that understanding the factors influencing water consumption is crucial for developing effective water management policies and ensuring sustainable water use in urban environments.