waterpark consumption
One Drop at a Time (Part Two)
Eric B. Hansen, AIA, ISHC | November 2, 2015
by Eric B. Hansen, AIA, ISHC A water consumption ratio is a metric by which we can begin to understand the actual consumption of water at recreational water attractions. As identified in part one of this series, the water consumption ratio is the number of gallons used daily as top off for a water attraction divided by the total initial fill gallons. The ratio represents the portion of the water actually consumed on a daily or monthly basis. This article profiles several outdoor waterpark attractions and analyzes their water consumption versus their water use. For purposes of our discussion, the initial fill gallons equate to the amount...
One Drop at a Time
Eric B. Hansen, AIA, ISHC | September 10, 2015
by Eric B. Hansen, AIA, ISHC "How much water does an outdoor waterpark use?" I am frequently asked that question, but the answer isn't as simple as it seems. Calculations for outdoor waterparks are heavily dependent on factors that simply don't apply to their indoor counterparts, namely those related to climate and the environment. There is no way around it – outdoor waterparks require large amounts of water. Public perception often assumes that the outdoor waterpark is constantly being refilled with a giant spigot that is tapping the community's water supply, which may be at a premium. Water use, however, is not water consumption. Fa...
