Comparative analysis of water consumption in twinned indoor swimming pools in a Silesian Voivodeship of Poland
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https://doi.org/10.36119/15.2025.2.5Keywords:
swimming pools, water consumption, effective management, sustainability, technology optimisationAbstract
Swimming pools, due to their specific nature, are sports facilities for which demand is highest for water of a quality subject to restrictive regulations. The objective of this study is to provide a detailed characterisation of the structure of water consumption in three ‘twin’ swimming pool facilities located in Poland, in the Silesian Voivodeship. Each of the analysed facilities includes a sports pool, a recreational pool with water attractions, a water slide, a whirlpool and a children’s paddling pool. The findings of this study demonstrate a strong correlation between water consumption and the type of users and water management practices employed. In particular, it was found that recreational pools with water attractions (slides, whirlpools) used significantly more water than traditional sports pools. The findings of this case study offer a valuable foundation for the development of strategies aimed at enhancing the efficiency of water management in swimming pool facilities.
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