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An investigation into low­‐flow showerheads in Place Vanier's Tec de Monterrey Residence

University of British Columbia. Sustainability Office

This report provides insight to UBC Student Housing and Hospitality Services about possible alternative showerheads for Place Vanier’s Tec de Monterrey to decrease water consumption whilst providing a satisfactory experience to students living as residents. This report builds on previously conducted reports of showerheads and provides alternatives that are more affordable and provide long term benefits. Viability of shower heads will be assessed through a Triple Bottom Line (TBL) assessment. A TBL assessment evaluates the environmental, social, and economic impacts of each alternative. The report compares three proposed alternative shower heads: the Niagara Earth Massage, WaterPik Model ETC-411, and American Standard 1660.710.002 to the current replacement showerhead Delta RP44809BN. To assess environmental impacts, an estimate of average water consumption of each shower head is provided; the social impacts are determined through a satisfaction survey offered to TDM residents. The economic impacts are estimated using a life cycle cost analysis of each shower head. The TBL analysis has determined that the American Standard 1660.710.002 has the most balanced performance compared to all other alternatives. Analysis of survey results and the TBL assessment agree with this result. Disclaimer: “UBC SEEDS provides students with the opportunity to share the findings of their studies, as well as their opinions, conclusions and recommendations with the UBC community. The reader should bear in mind that this is a student project/report and is not an official document of UBC. Furthermore readers should bear in mind that these reports may not reflect the current status of activities at UBC. We urge you to contact the research persons mentioned in a report or the SEEDS Coordinator about the current status of the subject matter of a project/report.”

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University of British Columbia. APSC 261; UBC Social Ecological Economic Development Studies (SEEDS) Student Report

Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library

10.14288/1.0108766

Applied Science, Faculty of

Unreviewed

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