The Water Research Foundation

The buyer seeks to understand how per capita water use is calculated throughout North America and develop a standardized methodology. The project involves reviewing current practices, evaluating risks and benefits of different calculation methods, and creating a framework for universal use. The buyer requires applying this framework to selected water providers and delivering a comprehensive report, guidance manual, and calculation tool.

• 3/4/2025 - Date Posted
• 5/7/2025 - Proposal Due Date

• Review literature on per capita urban water use
• Identify variations in population calculation and data sources
• Evaluate per capita water use calculation methods across North America
• Develop framework, definitions, and standard methodology for calculating per capita water use
• Apply framework and methodology to a set of water providers
• Develop guidance manual and per capita calculation tool
• Create education materials for presentations and webcasts