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

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

3. 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

4. Criteria
Cost
Accuracy
Durability
Maintenance

5. 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

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

7. Questions?