SDG 6 | CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION
[6.3] Water usage and care
[6.3.2] Preventing water system pollution
1. Executive Summary
Pollution Prevention at PTUK focuses on minimizing contaminants in water resources from industrial, agricultural, and domestic sources. This directly supports SDG6 by protecting freshwater systems and ensuring safe water supply for communities. Activities include monitoring water quality, implementing preventive measures in labs and campus facilities, and developing best practices for wastewater discharge. Faculty and students engage in research, pilot programs, and awareness campaigns. Outputs include pollution monitoring reports, policy recommendations, workshops, and training materials. Additional activities include collaboration with local industries to reduce effluent pollution and student-led projects promoting eco-friendly chemical use.
SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation
2. Preventing water system pollution – Activities
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01. Campus Pollution Monitoring
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PTUK implements an integrated and vigorous measuring system for pollution monitoring, whether it is solid waste or water pollution, documenting and reporting water reuse across all campus facilities. This ensures that pollution is monitored and measured at all stages, and highlights the university’s long-term sustainability planning. The measurement process is done by university labs and monitored by approved local institutions to ensure consistency and rigorous measurement methods. PTUK conducts regular monitoring cycles in which reused water volumes are monitored and tested. All results are documented and put in appropriate reports for follow-up. PTUK adopts rigorous policies towards pollution on campus through regular testing of water outlets and drainage systems by students and faculty. Pollution reports, recommendations for mitigation, and student training support and help prevent contaminants from entering water systems. |
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02. Eco-Friendly Chemical Campaign
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| PTUK has very strict policies with regard to toxic material disposal. Laboratories are required to use rigorous and strict documented procedures to dispose of any toxic waste, making sure none of the materials reach the environment or water supply. Where possible, laboratories are encouraged to use non-toxic chemicals and proper disposal methods through guidelines, training sessions, and reduced hazardous discharge. This contributes to the reduction of water pollution. | |
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03. Industrial Effluent Advisory
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As part of its community outreach, PTUK seeks cooperation with companies whose area of expertise is water pollution, including the local municipality. PTUK is a government university, which gives it access to key advisors in the water authority. This collaboration includes workshops, meetings, regular visits, and reporting. Collaboration with local industries to reduce pollutant discharge leads to regular reports, recommendations, and workshops. This supports improving water quality in the surrounding area. |
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04. Public Awareness Workshop on Pollution
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The University is committed to providing comprehensive educational and awareness programs on water management to promote environmental awareness and reduce water consumption within the university and local community. This policy aims to instill a culture of water conservation and encourage sustainable water management practices to achieve environmental sustainability. The university carries out awareness campaigns targeting the local community, especially farmers. The agricultural department carries out field visits to the local community and offers training for students and community members on pollution prevention strategies through educational materials, improved awareness, and behavioral change. This contributes to reducing local water pollution. |
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05. Sustainability Activities
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Water-efficient irrigation methods are used to plant large areas of crops and forest within the campus. Plantation includes tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, and many different types of vegetables. The agricultural college, with its distinguished professors, carries out research in agriculture. The university hosts an international conference on agriculture (olive trees) every year. The university has large areas planted with both vegetables and fruit and plans to expand this area. The university currently has one well and one pond used for water collection, and it is hoped to increase this number soon. |
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06. Continuous Improvement of Academic Programs and Courses
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| The college offers 3 undergraduate programs and 2 master’s programs in Agriculture. Recently, the agriculture college began to offer two additional BSc programs in food production and veterinary medicine. These two programs open new areas for cooperation with the local market and food producers. The academic programs are revised by the professors, and more courses dealing with sustainability have been introduced. | |