The Measurement of Reused Water: Walailak University’s Commitment to Sustainable Water Management
Walailak University is committed to sustainable water management, including the use of rainwater harvesting and the recycling and reuse of water. Through policies and water management strategies, the university actively promotes its vision of becoming a green, happy, and sustainable university.
Currently, Walailak University consistently measures the reuse of water across the university through its Waste Management Center, ensuring continuous reuse of treated water. In 2023, the university treated 200-400 cubic meters of wastewater daily, as measured by flow meters. The university is also continuously improving its wastewater management system using technological advancements. The current existence of measurement of reused water is approximately 8,816 cubic meters per month, or 295 cubic meters per day. The result of existence of measurement of reused water across the university accounts for 100 percent of the total treated water by measuring through the piping system, pumping equipment, and water meters.
Figure : The measurement of tap water and reused water at Walailak University.
The treated water undergoes quality checks through scientific and biological assessments to ensure its good physical, chemical, and biological quality before being reused for various purposes such as:
Recycle quality test report
1. Agricultural use, including watering plants in nearby areas and around the university.
2. Washing vehicles and other university-owned transportation.
3. Cleaning roads within the university premises.
4. Industrial use, such as cooling the incinerator system in the university’s waste disposal project.
5. Aquaculture use for raising fish for consumption and sale.
Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation