Intermittent Water System—A Review of Literature

This literature review tries to examines the concept of intermittent water distribution network systems, which provides the water to consumers for only a few hours in a day. The review explores the reasons for the widespread use of Intermittent Water Systems (IWS) in few countries, including cost-effectiveness and water conservation. However, it also discusses the negative impacts of IWS, such as increased health risks due to the proliferation of waterborne diseases and social inequality resulting from differential access to water, inoperative water meters, resulting in revenue loss. Overall, the literature suggests that while IWS may provide short-term benefits in terms of cost and water conservation.