As per the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) code IS 1172:1993 (Code of basic requirements for water supply, drainage and sanitation), the recommended minimum requirement for domestic water supply in urban areas in India is 135 Liters Per Capita Per Day (LPCD). This figure covers all domestic needs including drinking, cooking, bathing, flushing, washing of clothes and utensils.
As per the Bureau of Indian Standard, the domestic water demand in India in LPCD (liter per capita per day) is
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