Water consumption pattern of the State University of Londrina campus
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https://doi.org/10.46421/sispred.v4.7977Keywords:
Português, Water consumption in universities; Water use monitoring; Water demand in universities.Abstract
Water scarcity poses significant challenges to environmental sustainability, particularly in higher education institutions, which play a strategic role in promoting sustainable practices. This study analyzed the potable water consumption on the campus of the State University of Londrina (UEL) between 2020 and 2024, aiming to calculate per capita consumption indices and compare them with data from other universities in Brazil and abroad. The research involved the collection and analysis of monthly consumption data provided by the university’s facilities office, along with the application of descriptive statistical methods, including the exclusion of outlier values. Two consumption indices were calculated: one considering only students (ICUEL,e) and another including the entire academic community (ICUEL,o), with average values of 53.68 L/student/day and 46.08 L/occupant/day, respectively. The results show that UEL has one of the highest per capita consumption rates, especially among Brazilian universities, a situation worsened by the lack of sectorized metering and undetected leaks. The findings highlight the urgent need to implement more effective water monitoring and management strategies on campus.
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