Analyzing Building-level Water Consumption Patterns Before and After the Pandemic: A Campus Case

Leak management is one of the major challenges that the water distribution system faces. Leakage issues necessitate long-term solutions rather than one-time fixes. It is crucial to find an efficient leak detection system, along with a thorough follow-up method to remediate the leak. This case study is carried out at the Victoria building on the Ryerson University Campus. This project is an attempt to conduct a thorough analysis of water consumption data and to discuss potential scenarios for water leak detection. Key components of water data analysis and leak detection are discussed in this report, including Minimum Night Flow, peak consumption, and continuous data monitoring. Water consumption patterns are investigated, a comparison is made between pre and postpandemic consumption patterns, and possible leaks are identified. A possible leak is discovered in the Victoria building, and the leak continued for alongtime as the building was temporarilyclosed because of the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.