Smart meters monitor hourly water consumption patterns while reducing the cost and inconvenience of traditional meters. This study comprehensively analyzes 1871 households that previously used traditional meters from the distribution point to the distribution area. All the households were equipped with smart meters and the data collected were used for analysis. On the basis of the total estimated water consumption, 227 households were classified as single households. These households were further classified into single-worker and -nonworker households. This study analyzed smart meter data to evaluate the timings and amounts of water consumption peaks. The results indicate that worker households peaked at 8:00, with 29 L/h of consumption on weekdays, and peaked again on evenings at 20:00–21:00, averaging 32 L/h. For nonworker households, the peak occurred at 9:00, with 20 L/h, with no major changes in the afternoon, and a second peak occurred at 19:00–20:00 in evening, with an average of 19 L/h. Moreover, worker households peaked at 8:00 and 20:00 on weekdays, and at 9:00 and 19:00 on weekends. It was revealed that worker households consume 10% more on weekends than on weekdays, and 262% more from 13:00 to 16:00. These findings may assist in water supply planning by supporting distribution schedules on the basis of peak household consumption, leading to more helpful resource management.

Smart water meters in households monitor hourly consumption patterns while mitigating the cost and inconvenience associated with traditional manual meters. This study comprehensively analyses 1871 households that previously used traditional manual water meters from the distribution point to the distribution area. All the households are equipped with smart water meters, and the collected data has been used for the analysis. According to the total estimated water consumption volume, 227 households were categorized as single households, further classified as single worker and nonworker households. The results indicate that single worker households peaked at 8:00, with 29 liters/h water consumption on weekdays. Consumption decreased during the day until late afternoon as households left for work. The consumption rate peaked again between 20:00 and 21:00 in the evening, averaging 32 liters/h. By contrast, in single nonworker households, the peak consumption was at 9:00 with 20 liters/h. No major changes in water consumption due to individual activities were observed throughout the afternoon. During evening times, the peak amount showed up between 19:00 and 20:00, with an average consumption of 19 liters/h. Moreover, worker single households peaked at 8:00 and 20:00 on weekdays, and at 9:00 and 19:00 on weekends. It was also revealed that worker households’ weekend water consumption was 10% more than on weekdays and 262% more between 13:00 and 16:00 hours.