Bendagiri Matam Keerthi Chandra (SoC), Harith Hakim B Hesheam (FoE), Ho Xin Ying (FASS), Sharmaine Toh Pei Xuan (SDE), Toh Ding Chao (FoE)
Academic Advisor: Mr. Lim Cheng Puay
Industry Advisor: Mr. Kenny Lee Jun Wei (OED, NUS)
Showering takes up about 29% of a household’s total water consumption, yet, a minute less in the shower can save nine litres of water. By changing one’s showering habits, significant amounts of water can be saved. Several initiatives by NUS that reduce water wastage include the use of water-efficient fittings and the installation of thimbles in taps. Events such as the InterHall Environmental Awards competitions were held to cultivate sustainable practices amongst hall residents. However, such efforts do not directly impact an individual’s water consumption habits. Our group aims to affect a change in individual shower time. Water meters that provides real time information to users have been utilized in households worldwide, whereby water consumption was reduced by up to 15%; as of 2014, people in England and Wales. We will be testing the effectiveness of water meters in a residential college setting by installing water meters in eight shower cubicles of RVRC. The dynamic feedback provided would decrease users’ showering time, therefore increasing water savings. Through this project, we hope to raise awareness of each individual’s water footprint in the shower and reduce their showering time over the long run.
Keywords: Culture and Lifestyle Trends, Responsible Consumption, Water, Showering time, Habits survey