This document discusses factors related to determining water demand and quantity. It explains that water demand is the rate of water required for a town or city's daily activities. Key factors to consider include population, per capita demand, base and design periods. Water demand includes domestic, industrial, commercial, public, fire demands. Domestic demand depends on economic status and ranges from 200 l/person/day for rich to 135 l/person/day for middle class. Industrial demand varies by type of industry. A per capita demand of 335 l/person/day is typical for an average Indian city. Factors like city size, climate, cost, supply system, habits, and quality affect per capita demand. Design period is estimated based on