How does it work?
The data loggers are attached to the schools water meter and track how much water is being used. They transmit a daily file each night, which is uploaded into the SWEP website ready for access the following day.
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The Schools Water Efficiency Program provides data loggers to all Victorian schools to continue the education and demonstration of water efficiency in practice.
Installation is quick and easy with data loggers fitted in just minutes, there’s no need for the water to be turned off so installation can happen at any time.
An exclusive, program specific curriculum resource is available providing relevant water efficiency activities for students.
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The data loggers are attached to the schools water meter and track how much water is being used. They transmit a daily file each night, which is uploaded into the SWEP website ready for access the following day.
Since joining SWEP Reservoir High School has saved more than 6.3 million litres of water that would have otherwise cost them $24,000 in water related charges.
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Not long after the installation of the Schools Water Efficiency Program data loggers at Mill Park Secondary College, Facilities Manager Wayne Baker realised the benefit SWEP offers - not just his school, but all participating schools.
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Within two days of the installation at Wodonga Secondary College it was obvious there was a substantial issue, the school had a leak of approximately 1,200 litres per hour or 20 litres per minute.
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Registering for SWEP in May 2012, Little River Primary School faced a unique set of challenges. Their primary concern wasn’t to monitor their mains water supply, rather ensuring their school is making the most efficient use of their 90,000L tank supply.
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