A well which is the source of water supply for a community has a uniform production
capacity of 350 m3/h. Currently the community has a population of 5000 people with an
anticipated linear growth rate of 10% per year. If the average water consumption for the
community is 400 Lpcd, would you be able to supply the water demand, (a) 5 years, (b) 10
years, (c) 20 years from now, directly from this well? If not, what would you recommend for
each of the above periods? Show all your calculations and explain the reasons behind your
assumptions and recommendations.
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