Implementación de un Lavamanos con Sistema Ahorrador de Agua Ubicado en las Baterías Sanitarias de la ESFOT

Abstract

The system implemented in a sink that is located in the ESFOT allows to save 30% of water that is wasted daily by the students, this excessive expense isn´t perceived by users, but it´s very important when talking about sustainability. At the time of washing hands, the person experiences the impotence of wanting to open the key with soapy hands, this´s the causes the water to circulate during the time of lathering. The time the key remains open is when the vital fluid is lost, and through the saving system is about reducing the unconscious waste of water. The system consists of a push button located on the floor , that while being pressed by the foot of those who want to wash their hands, operates a solenoid valve that gives way to the water and cuts off this flow at moments when the button stops being pressed. This is how we achieve a great saving of water, we also managed to avoid direct contact of washed hands with faucets that may contain germs. The fundamental objective of the project is to achieve a saving of the water resource from an inapreciable rationing, leading the university towards a sustainable development.