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CS-2009 WEp1:Water Use Reduction

Different showers in Wellness / Fitness Center

Ralf Lehmann

M.Sc. | Dipl.-Ing. (FH) | LEED AP BD&C

ALPHA Energy & Environment GmbH

LEEDuser Basic Member

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May 31, 2012

Within a typical fitness center including a sauna there are different types of showers. 1. The "normal" showers located near the changing rooms an lockers. I assume every visitor uses this shower bevor leaving the center, although they are visitors. according to LEED transients are not expected to take a shower. 2. "Special" showers within the sauna area Between the different sauna sessions users will take a short mostly cold shower. Do I also have to count for that. In comparission to swimming pools I would define this "special" showers as process water. Does anyone agree or disagree to my opinion?

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