Sakarya University pays attention to the use of water and prioritizes the use of water-efficient tools. The water used in the campus and the buildings belonging to the university is made available continuously in the cycle. In this sense, more than one study is being carried out and new ones are added to these studies every day. Spray filters, automatic urinal control devices, waterless urinals, low flush toilets, low flush taps, and automatic taps are used, which ensure the limited use of water in sinks. In this way, the use of water can be made controllable.
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Our university has a process in place to treat wastewater. The wastewater generated in the campus is treated in the treatment facilities by the Metropolitan Municipality agreement. Wastewater passes through basic treatment filters before discharge. There are oil filters in the wastewater discharge channels in areas where oily wastes are formed, such as dining halls.
Our university has processes to prevent polluted water from entering the water system, including pollution caused by accidents and incidents at the university. Studies are carried out with the water and sewerage administration (SASKI) affiliated with the metropolitan municipality so that the wastewater does not interfere with the clean water network. On the other hand, since Sakarya is located in the first-degree earthquake zone, the wastewater channels must be protected against possible earthquake risks and strong. Within the Metropolitan Municipality works' scope, a steel transmission line was laid in the region that includes Sakarya University. Despite these measures, filters are used in all wastewater discharge areas to minimize the damage resulting from contamination and damage to nature. Our university provides free drinking water for students, staff, and visitors. In Sakarya, the water flowing from the fountain can be drunk. Many analyzes have been made, and reports have been published regarding the safety of fountain waters. Faculty members of Sakarya University also contributed to these studies. Many documents and news have been published indicating that the water flowing from the fountain in Sakarya is cleaner and safer than the water offered for sale as drinking water. However, some people do not prefer to drink water from the fountain and consume ready-made water. There are water dispensers on the campus that are open to visitors and residents. Those who wish can use the water dispensers free of charge.
Our university applies building standards to minimize water use. Most of the buildings aged five and over in Sakarya University and all of the newer buildings are equipped with water-efficient devices. Water-consuming accessories such as faucets contribute to water savings with spraying apparatuses that reduce water use and increase efficiency and photocell usage. Filling areas such as siphons provide water efficiency with semi-filling adjustment and photocell mechanisms. More than 60% of the water use devices in Sakarya University have water-saving features.
Our university plants landscapes properly to minimize water usage. Sakarya province has rainy and humid weather and a mild climate. Winters are rainy and warm, and summers are hot. Plants that will need minimum maintenance in these climatic conditions are especially pine and cedar trees. Pine and cedar trees were used in the campus landscape to minimize water use. Also, palm trees grown in arid climates with little irrigation were used in a small landscaping part. All of the green areas on the campus are irrigated automatically with water extracted from the natural source. Mains water is not used in irrigation works.
