SDG 6 | CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION
[6.5] Water in the community
[6.5.4] Sustainable water extraction on campus
1. Executive Summary
Sustainable Extraction at PTUK focuses on responsible withdrawal of water from wells, aquifers, and surface sources. This supports SDG6 by preventing over-extraction, preserving aquifers, and maintaining water availability for future generations. Activities include monitoring water tables, analyzing usage patterns, and promoting water-efficient technologies. Students and faculty participate in research, field monitoring, and development of extraction guidelines. Outputs include data reports, policy recommendations, and educational campaigns. Additional activities include collaborative projects with local water authorities and pilot programs for sustainable irrigation systems.
SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation
2. Sustainable water extraction on campus – Activities
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01. Groundwater Monitoring Program
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Palestine faces difficulties related to the quality and quantity of “water.” Global, regional, and national studies have shown an increase in average temperature extremes and changing precipitation patterns. In addition, the pressure on demand rates because of the population increase in Palestine will significantly reduce surface water and groundwater. Therefore, the Palestinian state needs professionals with experience in how to conserve freshwater, in addition to creating alternative water sources and searching for mechanisms to rationalize their consumption or reuse them with the latest technologies, taking into account the effects of potential global climate change. PTUK offers a postgraduate program dealing with this issue. Graduates of this specialization are expected to contribute to strengthening decision-making mechanisms in government and private agencies, in addition to enhancing water resources management plans. Tracking well and aquifer levels to prevent over-extraction, together with reports, guidelines, and student research, helps ensure sustainable extraction. |
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02. Policy Recommendations for Extraction
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The University is committed to strengthening collaboration with government and community organizations to ensure water security, support water conservation initiatives, and promote the sustainability of water resources beyond the campus. Development of guidelines and recommendations for water authorities, together with reports, workshops, and community outreach, supports promoting long-term water sustainability. |
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