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Understanding Water Charts

The stromleser app provides graphical visualizations of your water consumption, making it easy to track usage patterns and identify trends.

Consumption Chart Overview​

The consumption chart displays your water usage over different time periods with clear, easy-to-read graphs.

Time Period Views​

Daily View​

Shows hour-by-hour consumption for the selected day:

  • X-axis: Hours of the day (0-24)
  • Y-axis: Water consumption in liters
  • Bars: Consumption per hour
  • Useful for: Identifying peak usage times, tracking daily routines

Weekly View​

Displays day-by-day consumption for the current or selected week:

  • X-axis: Days of the week (Mon-Sun)
  • Y-axis: Total daily consumption
  • Bars: Consumption per day
  • Useful for: Comparing weekday vs weekend usage, spotting unusual days

Monthly View​

Shows weekly totals for the current or selected month:

  • X-axis: Weeks of the month
  • Y-axis: Total weekly consumption
  • Bars: Consumption per week
  • Useful for: Monthly trends, billing period tracking

Yearly View​

Presents month-by-month consumption for the year:

  • X-axis: Months (Jan-Dec)
  • Y-axis: Total monthly consumption
  • Bars: Consumption per month
  • Useful for: Seasonal patterns, annual comparisons

Chart Features​

Interactive Elements​

  • Tap a bar to see exact consumption values
  • Swipe left/right to navigate between time periods
  • Pinch to zoom in/out (on some views)
  • Tap legend to show/hide data series

Color Coding​

Charts may use different colors to indicate:

  • Normal consumption: Standard usage levels
  • High consumption: Above average usage
  • Alerts: Periods with active leak detection alerts

Interpreting Your Data​

Identifying Patterns​

Look for:

  • Regular peaks: Daily routines (morning showers, evening cooking)
  • Unusual spikes: Potential leaks or forgotten taps
  • Baseline consumption: Continuous low-level usage (may indicate leak)
  • Seasonal changes: Higher usage in summer (gardening, pools)

Consumption Comparisons​

The app may show:

  • Current vs previous period: Compare this week to last week
  • Year-over-year: Compare this month to same month last year
  • Average baseline: Your typical daily consumption

Cost Visualization​

If water tariffs are configured, charts may also display:

  • Cost per period: Estimated water bill
  • Cost trends: How expenses change over time
  • Budget indicators: Visual markers for budget thresholds

See Tariff Setup for configuring water pricing.

Analyzing Water Usage​

Normal Usage Patterns​

Typical household patterns include:

  • Morning peak (6-9 AM): Showers, breakfast
  • Midday low: Minimal usage during work/school hours
  • Evening peak (6-9 PM): Cooking, cleaning, bathing
  • Night baseline: Should be near zero (if not, check for leaks)

Detecting Anomalies​

Watch for:

  • Constant baseline consumption: Could indicate running toilet or leak
  • Unexpected spikes: Check for:
    • Guests visiting
    • Laundry/dishwasher cycles
    • Garden watering
    • Potential leaks
  • Sudden increase in average: May signal developing problem

Exporting Chart Data​

You can export your consumption data for:

  • Detailed analysis in spreadsheet software
  • Sharing with utility companies
  • Personal record-keeping
  • Budget planning

(Export options vary by app version)

Tips for Better Tracking​

  1. Check regularly: Review charts weekly to spot issues early
  2. Set baselines: Understand your normal consumption levels
  3. Note events: Record unusual consumption causes (guests, repairs)
  4. Compare periods: Look for changes month-to-month or year-to-year
  5. Use alerts: Enable leak detection to catch problems automatically

See Leak Detection for automatic monitoring.

For general app functions, see App Overview.