Institutional Excellence Center
Sustainability Office

SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

6.2.1 Water consumption tracking

SDG 6 | CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION

[6.2] Water Consumption per person
[6.2.1] Water consumption tracking
1. Executive Summary
 

Water Consumption at PTUK focuses on monitoring and reducing water use across the campus, laboratories, irrigation systems, and dormitories. This supports SDG6 by ensuring efficient water use and promoting sustainable consumption. The Sustainability Office, alongside students and technical staff, implements water audits, installs water-saving fixtures, and raises awareness about water efficiency. Outputs include water usage reports, reduction strategies, and educational campaigns. Additional activities, such as competitions to reduce water use and community outreach, further encourage responsible consumption practices.

SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation
2. Water consumption tracking _Activities
 
01. Campus Water Audit
Assessment of water consumption across buildings and facilities by staff and students. Audit reports, recommendations for efficiency are documented thus revealing reduction opportunities. Collaborative water management research and policy development in partnership with public agencies, NGOs, and academic institutions. All these measures improve water auditing and measures to improve and reduce water waste. Some measures taken include
  • Installation of water meters and digital monitoring systems to track water usage and detect leaks in real time.
  • Inclusion of water-sensitive design principles in new campus developments and renovations.
  • Employment of plumbers thus reducing the time to fix leaks.
02. Low-Flow Fixture Installation
Installation of water-saving taps, showers, and toilets in campus buildings for students and technical staff. reduces consumption and operational savings. Supports conserving water resources.
Smart irrigation for campus landscaping to optimize water use thus reducing water consumption, data for analysis and further improvements are taken. Contributes to promoting efficient water use. Assessing water use in campus buildings and recommending improvements. through audit reports, recommendations, and student engagement. Helps in identifying efficiency measures.
03. Water Conservation Awareness Campaign
PTUK carries regularly Workshops, posters, and online campaigns targeting students and staff. Every year it has special day called land day in which students and local community can visit different project on campus regarding waste, water management, irrigation and many other issues. This leads to improved awareness, behavioral change, and water savings. This promotes sustainable consumption practices and behavior.

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