Analysis of Water Demand in Student Dormitories: An Example of an Unconventional Residential Building
author:
KAROL DYKIERT, WOJCIECH CIEŻAK
No:
7-8/2025 Instal pp.41-44
DOI:
10.36119/15.2025.7-8.5
Water demand analysis is a critical tool in the effective management of water supply networks, supporting a wide
range of operational and strategic tasks. These include network planning, modernisation efforts, investment decision-
making, flow and pressure optimisation, and determining appropriate connection parameters for newly designed
buildings. Depending on the objective, such analyses can take various forms, ranging from fundamental statistical
evaluations to more advanced studies that incorporate multiple factors influencing water demand. This study focuses on
the development and characterisation of a water consumption pattern for a student dormitory in Wrocław. Given the
unique nature of dormitory water usage, particular attention was paid to comparing water demand between working
days and weekends. By employing a two-means statistical test, the analysis revealed that while the time series
representing daily water consumption on weekdays and weekends exhibit distinct characteristics, the overall average
daily water consumption remains statistically equivalent. These findings suggest that although students adjust their water
usage habits based on their schedules the total volume of water consumed remains stable across different days of the
week. Such insights are valuable for water supply network managers, enabling more precise demand forecasting and
ensuring efficient system operation, particularly in areas with a high concentration of similar residential buildings.
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About Authors:
MEng Karol Dykiert ‒ Faculty of Environmental Engineering, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Poland, Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Poland, Municipal Water and Sewerage Company (MPWiK S.A.) in Wrocław, Poland, karol.dykiert@pwr.edu.pl
DEng Wojciech Cieżak ‒ Faculty of Environmental Engineering, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Poland, wojciech.ciezak@pwr.edu.pl
