Feasibility Report to Replace showerheads in the dormitory and apartment buildings June 15, 2011 TCO 341

Problem Currently only sixty percent of Mercer University uses low-flow showerheads. Mercer University could save $114.24 per student each year after installing one hundred percent low- flow showerheads on campus.

Alternatives Replace the current showerheads with low-flow showerheads that are: Fixed with single-setting design Fixed with multiple-setting design Handheld design Fixed Rainfall design

Criteria Cost Accuracy Durability Maintenance

Comparisons of Solutions & Criteria Option: Fixed Single-Setting Fixed Multiple-Setting Handheld Rainfall Cost: 10 7 5 3 Accuracy: 6 2 Durability: 9 Maintenance: 8 Total: 34 22 23

Recommendation I recommend that Mercer University install the fixed single-setting low-flow showerheads in the dormitory and apartment buildings.

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