Nima Norouzi - Energy Department, Amirkabir University of Technology, Iran,

This study attempts to consider the effects of applying audit principals on water consumption in buildings that result in reducing water consumption in buildings, cities, industry, and services and protecting the ecosystem of Iran for future generations. The present study was conducted using foundations of audit science and predetermined statistical data presented by the Statistical Center of Iran, Tavanir Organization, and Ministry of Petroleum(MOP) as well as with helping scientific and engineering knowledge based on library research method. In the following study, it is concluded that former governmental programs based on creating consumption patterns have directly caused the correct culture of consumption but it is not enough. To reach sustainable development in solving the water crisis, the water audit plan is recommended which is led in adjusting the pressure of the water crisis. Also establishing the standards of water audit can make a model achieve the correction of water consumption patterns more scientifically and permanently. Meanwhile, it can make an Iranian approach permanent per capita water use and at the same time lead the country toward the high summit of self-sufficiency and flowering in the conservation of this valuable source and developing the water industry which is one of the most important parts of the future industry

water, audit, energy audit, water audit, water crisis, sustainable