Evaluating water utilization in primary schools

This paper focuses on the water utilization of primary schools and establishes a quantitative evaluation system to promote the conservation of water. Databases of water utilization in primary schools are arranged and analyzed by using statistical methods and calculation. The evaluation method including category of WCLoad and WCIndex is verified to be suitable for evaluating water utilization. It is proved to be a useful tool and can be adopted to improve water conservation in primary schools. School authorities can clarify the actual conditions for water conservation and more correctly improve the efficiency of water utilization by using this evaluation system. (C) 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.