Policy on Water re-use
Policy Adopted on: 2012
Last Updated on: 2024
Application: This Policy applies to all the students, staff and visitors.
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that water is used most judiciously and reused to the maximum extent possible to reduce the straining of the water sources within the campus.
Policy
Water Sources and Diversification:
The university ensures an uninterrupted supply of water for drinking and other purposes to discourage improper storage practices by residents. Water sourced from multiple avenues such as wells, rainwater, recycled water, etc., reducing dependency on a single source. University promotes rainwater harvesting across the campus, including academic blocks, hostels, faculty/staff quarters to aid in groundwater recharge.
Leak Detection and Maintenance: Immediate fixing of leakages and regular maintenance to prevent water loss.
Conservation Measures: To save water, encourage canteens and mess areas to have their dishwashers cleaned in batches. Advocate judicious use of laundry services, recycling used water, and promoting water-saving practices through awareness sessions and posters.
Smart Water Management: Automate water tanks with sensor-based systems to prevent overflow, with continuous monitoring of water levels (high/low) and pump On/Off. Utilize filtered water for bathing, RO water for drinking, and unfiltered/recycled water for toilet flushing.
Wastewater Treatment and Recycling: Implement Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) with processes including Screens, aeration, sludge filtering, activated carbon filtering, and Chlorination. Regularly monitor water quality to comply with state and national pollution control regulatory frameworks.
Water and Wastewater Management for potential reuse:
- Mandates the development of rain gardens to effectively manage stormwater runoff and enhance groundwater recharge.
- Greywater recycling systems are to be integrated into campus infrastructure for repurposing non-potable water in landscaping and cleaning.
- Active collaborates with technology providers to adopt advanced solutions for enhancing water reuse efficiency.
Research and Technological Development: Establish dedicated research centers to develop technologies reducing the ecological footprint of waste management, particularly in wastewater treatment and composting of solid biological waste.
