At Sakarya University, extensive practices are in place to maximize water reuse and minimize water consumption across the university. Many green building standards have been considered, studied, and implemented to ensure water use is minimized effectively. For example, all water used for irrigation comes from natural sources, while wastewater is treated and discharged responsibly. Treated wastewater is used to irrigate forested areas on campus, and water collected from rainwater channels is repurposed for irrigation or to meet the needs of stray animals. Water reuse is monitored regularly, and continuous efforts are made to increase reuse rates.
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| Rainwater collection systems | Water springs inside campus |
All sewage waste from Sakarya University is processed at the wastewater treatment plant operated by Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality. Treated wastewater is returned safely to the natural environment, and any untreated sewage is managed to ensure minimal environmental impact.
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| Water absorbing pavements | Drought-tolerant plants |
