Estimated Wastewater Flows
Estimated Wastewater Flows
(OP)
Any thoughts on estimated wastewater flows from fastfood restaurants compared with typical sitdown restaurants? I'd expect more from the sit down but.... Any flow ranges you'd speculate on? I've seen the Handbook numbers but they don't break it down.





RE: Estimated Wastewater Flows
Go to your local water supplier and ask them if they'll give you water meter readings from several fast food restaurants in your locale. You should be able to get an idea of average daily flow this way. If they have peak hour flows that would help a lot but handbook peaking factors are available, if not.
Good luck,
RE: Estimated Wastewater Flows
Hope it helps.
RE: Estimated Wastewater Flows
3 gal/day/meal served, add 3 gal/day/patron if there is a bar/lounge (only add to the number of patrons anticipated to use the bar).
To get #meals, I assume, 1 hour/meal, 6 seats per table.