What Kind of Water Purification System Is Needed for School Drinking Water Projects?

In school drinking water projects, the number of students is high, water consumption is large, and water safety cannot be ignored. For distributors, serving the school drinking water market can provide a stable, long-term source of profits. The key challenge is offering an effective, safe drinking water solution for students, which must meet both health and usage demands.

The Best Choice: Reverse Osmosis (RO) Filtration System for Schools

With the large water consumption by students and the concentration of use at certain times, managing water supply effectively in schools presents a challenge. How do we ensure safe and efficient drinking water for students?

Calculating Water Consumption

First, determine the number of students and staff in the school. Assuming 8 hours of use per day and 2 liters per person per day, for a school of 500 people, the total water requirement is approximately 1000 liters per day.

To meet this, you would need a Reverse Osmosis (RO) system capable of producing around 800 gallons per day (GPD). But to account for peaks in water usage, it’s recommended to install a 1600 GPD system to handle the extra demand during high-use periods.

Water System Configuration Options

1. Main Unit + Subunits Configuration
   One approach is to install a large main unit and connect it to several subunits at different drinking points around the school. This ensures that each drinking point has a stable supply of water, even during peak times.
2. Individual Units at Each Drinking Point
   An alternative solution is to install a stand-alone RO water purifier or water dispensing platform at each drinking point. This configuration requires adequate water, electricity, and drainage setup at each station. The exact size of the RO system will depend on the number of people at each drinking point.

How to Manage Peak Water Demand?

During peak times, such as after classes or during breaks, students often use large amounts of water at once. To handle this, it’s important to install large-capacity pressure tanks to store enough water for these peak periods, ensuring a stable supply even when the demand spikes.

Water Heating Systems for Schools

Many schools also require hot water for students, especially in colder climates. The hot water system needs to be sized according to the number of people and their usage patterns.

Here’s an overview of the heating requirements based on the number of people:

• For 20 people: 5L water tank, 1100W heating power
• For 50 people: 10L water tank, 2200W heating power
• For 50-80 people: 30L water tank, 3000W heating power
• For 80-100 people: 40L water tank, 3000W heating power
• For 120-180 people: 60L water tank, 6000W heating power

By sizing the heating system correctly, schools can ensure that students have access to hot water during colder weather or at times of high demand.

Conclusion: Choosing the Right Drinking Water Solution for Schools

Whether choosing a main unit with subunits for centralized water distribution or installing individual stand-alone units at each drinking point, the water purification system should be customized based on the school’s size, student population, and daily water usage.

A properly configured RO water purification system, pressure tanks, and heating systems will ensure the school provides safe and efficient drinking water at all times, meeting the needs of students, staff, and the school as a whole.

By providing a reliable and efficient drinking water solution, schools can ensure the health and well-being of their students while offering a convenient and high-quality experience. For distributors, offering these solutions also ensures long-term, stable returns from the education sector.

This blog will help you better understand how to provide the right drinking water solution for schools, improving the quality and effectiveness of your school water projects. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us for further assistance.