This study examines the water-use efficiency and conservation potential of Guangzhou Railway Polytechnic(GRP)using an integrated methodology that combines water balance testing,functional-zone diagnostics,and behavior...This study examines the water-use efficiency and conservation potential of Guangzhou Railway Polytechnic(GRP)using an integrated methodology that combines water balance testing,functional-zone diagnostics,and behavioral surveys conducted between 2022 and 2024.Technical results show robust performance,with per capita consumption averaging 32.83 m3/person∙year—far below the provincial benchmark of 80 m3—and a distribution-network leakage rate of 3.5%.Functional-zone analysis identifies dormitories(44.9%)and laboratory/practical buildings(20.9%)as the dominant water-use areas,underscoring the need for zone-specific strategies.Behavioral findings reveal that although students and faculty exhibit high awareness and positive conservation attitudes,students demonstrate weaker behavioral execution and limited familiarity with institutional policies(62.8%),contributing to elevated residential consumption.Drawing on the Theory of Planned Behavior and Triple-Loop Learning,the study concludes that while GRP has established a strong technical and governance foundation,further gains depend on digital monitoring,differentiated management,and targeted behavioral interventions.These findings provide actionable insights for developing data-driven and behavior-responsive water management systems in vocational institutions.展开更多
文摘This study examines the water-use efficiency and conservation potential of Guangzhou Railway Polytechnic(GRP)using an integrated methodology that combines water balance testing,functional-zone diagnostics,and behavioral surveys conducted between 2022 and 2024.Technical results show robust performance,with per capita consumption averaging 32.83 m3/person∙year—far below the provincial benchmark of 80 m3—and a distribution-network leakage rate of 3.5%.Functional-zone analysis identifies dormitories(44.9%)and laboratory/practical buildings(20.9%)as the dominant water-use areas,underscoring the need for zone-specific strategies.Behavioral findings reveal that although students and faculty exhibit high awareness and positive conservation attitudes,students demonstrate weaker behavioral execution and limited familiarity with institutional policies(62.8%),contributing to elevated residential consumption.Drawing on the Theory of Planned Behavior and Triple-Loop Learning,the study concludes that while GRP has established a strong technical and governance foundation,further gains depend on digital monitoring,differentiated management,and targeted behavioral interventions.These findings provide actionable insights for developing data-driven and behavior-responsive water management systems in vocational institutions.
