Sakarya University regularly monitors the water consumption it obtains from all sources within its campuses and uses in all areas. Attention is paid to water usage on campus and the use of water-saving vehicles is given priority. The water used in campus and university buildings is recycled within the cycle and made available for continuous use. In this sense, more than one study is being carried out and new ones are added to these studies every day. As examples of these applications; Spray filters, automatic urinal control devices, waterless urinals, low-flush toilets, low-flush taps and automatic taps that allow limited use of water in sinks can be provided.
Sakarya University implements building standards to minimize water use. Most of the buildings five years old and older and all of the new buildings at Sakarya University are equipped with water-saving devices. Water-consuming accessories such as taps and spray apparatus that reduce water consumption and increase efficiency and photocell usage contribute to water saving. Water efficiency is ensured in filling areas such as siphons with half-fill adjustment and photocell mechanisms. More than 60% of the water usage devices at Sakarya University have water-saving features.
In addition, water obtained from sources within the campus borders is stored in 9 separate tanks. All green areas within the campus are automatically irrigated with water taken from the source. The water accumulation and irrigation process of green areas is in an automatic cycle. There are irrigation channels on the floors of green areas. During irrigation times, the tanks where spring water is collected are operated and pressurized water is transported to underground irrigation channels.
Sakarya University makes landscaping arrangements to minimize water use. Sakarya province has a rainy and humid weather and a temperate climate. Winters are rainy and mild, and summers are hot. Plants that will need minimum care in these climatic conditions are especially pine and cedar trees; Plants such as pine and cedar trees are used in the campus landscape to minimize water use. All green areas on the campus are automatically irrigated with water obtained from natural sources. Mains water is not used in irrigation works.
Sakarya University has a process for purifying wastewater. Wastewater generated within the campus is treated in treatment facilities according to the agreement made with Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality. Wastewater passes through basic purification filters before being discharged. There are oil filters in the waste water discharge channels in areas where oily waste occurs, such as cafeterias.
At Sakarya University, systems that prevent dirty water from entering the water system are implemented. In order to prevent wastewater from mixing with the clean water network, cooperation is made with Sakarya Water and Sewerage Administration (SASKİ), which is affiliated with Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality (www.sakarya-saski.gov.tr). On the other hand, since Sakarya is located in the first degree earthquake zone, wastewater channels are protected against possible earthquake risks. To this end; Within the scope of the Metropolitan Municipality works, a steel transmission line was laid in the region where Sakarya University is located. Despite these measures, filters are used in all wastewater discharge areas to minimize the damage caused by pollution and damage to nature.
Since the water flowing from the fountain in Sakarya is drinkable, students, staff and visitors of Sakarya University can access drinking water free of charge. Many analyzes have been made and reports have been published regarding the safety of tap water, with the contributions of Sakarya University faculty members. Analysis results and water quality are regularly shared with the public by the relevant institution. There are also water dispensers on campus for the use of visitors and residents. Those who wish can use the water dispensers free of charge
