Water Consumption Per Person
Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) actively measures the total volume of water used within the campus, including water sourced from mains supply, rain water, water extracted from rivers, lakes, or aquifers. Water monitoring system is implemented to measure, track, and manager our water consumption. In 2022, it was recorded that 322,488 cubic meters of inbound water used accross entire campus. The data gathered enables us to evaluate our water consumption and identify conservation opportunities in which contributing to sustainable water management practices.
Water Usage and Care
Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) is equipped with a highly efficient water treatment system. Using a sewage treatment plant (STP),it efficiently processes water, ensuring the neutralisation of both acidic and alkaline elements before it is either discharged or safely stored in concrete tanks. The STP covers five different buildings on the campus. The treated water is used in various purposes, including sanitation needs and maintaining the campus landscaping. UNAIR strictly adheres to a quality management system that provides clear guidelines for handling wastewater, ensuring its safety before it undergoes recycling or disposal. There is a dedicated quality assurance procedure: wastewater is collected in designated areas and undergoes thorough testing before being employed for landscaping purposes on campus. It’s worth noting that water recycled from the university mosque is also used for irrigating plants. All of these initiatives are in full compliance with both regulatory and environmental standards, reflecting our unwavering dedication to maintaining a sustainable campus environment.
Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) is clear in its mission to safeguard water systems against contamination and mitigate environmental risks. Our proactive approach encompasses a range of strategies.
UNAIR implements precautionary measures, placing a strong emphasis on maintaining facilities and infrastructure to prevent potential leaks and spills. We advocate for water conservation and educate our academic community on pollution prevention, providing them with crucial safety guidelines and rapid response protocols in case of incidents. A waste management framework is in place, ensuring the careful handling of hazardous substances in accordance with industry standards and regulations. At the core of our commitment lies our Waste Water Treatment Plants (WWTP), specifically designed to recycle used water. This initiative underscores our dedication to both preserving water quality and enhancing our water efficiency.
Unairs Waste Management Preventing Campus Water Pollution
Preventing Water Pollution with Wastewater Treatment Installation
Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) is dedicated to the well-being of its community by providing free, easily accessible drinking water for students, staff, and visitors. Water taps and dispencers are located strategically throughout the Management Building, Joint Lecture Building, and University Lake, ensuring everyone’s hydration needs are met. Currently, new water system called Reverse Osmosis provides clean drinking water which is proccesed from ground water. These initiatives aims to reduce the usage of single-use plastic bottled water, resulting in plastic waste reduction. This commitment not only emphasises our focus on health but also aligns with our commmitment for a sustainable, environmentally-friendly campus. Regular maintenance and quality testing of our water facilities ensure compliance with safety standards. Therefore, well-being and safety of our community are of utmost importance, and we take pride in providing this essential service to everyone on our premises.
Providing Free Drinking Water Access for the Entire Campus Community
Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) applies sustainable building and water conservation, adopting practices to significantly minimise our environmental footprint. In supporting that, We have incorporated automation to decrease water consumption throughout our campus facilities. Modern building systems are designed to optimise water efficiency, integrating rainwater harvesting systems and bio-pore installations. Furthermore, water saving method has been implemented through automatic faucets and water recycling system for toilets, ensuring lower consumption without compromising functionality. In certain buildings, we place a rain-harvesting system to reuse it for non-drinking needs aligning with the Green Campus policy number 1050/UN3/2021. These standards reflect our commitment to environmental stewardship. By integrating these principles into our infrastructure, UNAIR reaffirms our dedication to a water-conscious and environmentally resilient campus.
UNAIR’s Water-Efficient Building Practices: Leading the Way in Sustainability
Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) implements water-efficient landscaping practices. Recognising the importance of minimising water usage in our campus environment, several strategies are made including the integration of drought-tolerant plantslike Balibong and Ketapang Varigata, which thrive with minimal watering during dry seasons. Additionally, UNAIR also apply xeriscaping principles to enhance water efficiency by grouping plants with similar hydration needs. Every year, UNAIR deployes advanced irrigation technologies to adjust water supply in real-time based on environmental conditions, preventing water wastage. Other than preventing waster wastage, rain water is also used for irrigration coming from the rainwater-harvesting system installed in specific zones as our commitment to water reuse. Undoubtedly, educating our academic community is part of our responsibility to continuously implement water-wise landscaping and practice responsible water consumption for sustainable campus landscape.
Planting Drought Tolerant Trees
Kolaborasi BEM FST dengean Direktorat Logistik Keamanan Lingkungan
Water Re-use
In maximising water reuse, Decree’s Regulation number 1837/UN3/2018 was formed as our commitment to be responsible in water management and conservation through rainwater harvesting initiatives. The rainwater harvesting system supports water needs for all campus facilities including nourishing our gardens and for wastewater processing using our Sewage Treatment Plant (STP). The recycled water from STP has also enriched our landscapes and optimised the toilet systems accross all faculty buildings within Universitas Airlangga. This forward-thinking approach demonstrates our steadfast commitment to sustainability, environmental guardianship, and wise resource utilisation. Through these actions, UNAIR aims to reduce its environmental impact and create a more eco-friendly, resilient campus atmosphere.
Preventing Water Pollution with Wastewater Treatment Installation
UNAIR’s Waste Management: Preventing Campus Water Pollution
Universitas Airlangga measures and tracks the water reuse annually across the university buildings which aligns with sustainability goals. Recorded in 2022, as much as 150,259 cubic metre water had been reused sourced from processed rainwater, and treated wastewater from mosque. the wastewater treatment system is used for recyling water for non-drinking purposes, including toilet flushing, irrigation, and cooling systems. Those practices benefit us to reduce cost, but importantly to enhance our environmental sustainability and offer educational and research opportunities.
Enhancing Sustainability Efficient Water Reuse Measurement
Automatic Control Panels Enhance Plant Irrigation Efficiency
Water In The Community
Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) provides educational opportunities to local communities about good water management. Workshops and seminars on the water management education are provided and open to public. One of the program about cross-sectoral sanitation program was delivered by School of Natural Sciences and Public Health Students in Banyuwangi. It had given opportunity for 550 families to learn about good sanitation practices focusing on food management, household waste disposal, and water usage. Other than that, River Cleaning Action was held in Lamongan by Nursing students as a campaign to educate community in rural area, especially in Semere Village. The campaign goal was to increase people’s awareness of littering and its impact on environmental pollution and health.
In promoting conscious water usage throughout university, Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) applies water-saving appliances and conducts campaigns and educational programs for students. Water-efficient fixtures we install include low-flow toilets, automatic faucets and taps in order to reduce water consumption. We also conduct awareness campaigns and educational programs for students and staff about responsible water usage. In collaboration with Saxion University of Applied Sciences, our Science and Technology faculty held a discussion regarding implementation of clean water management in Indonesia and the Netherlands, including learning from their water management and control. Furthermore, education on clean water processing for household needs and installation of water reservoirs were delivered in the Smile Village, Kediri by our postgraduate students as our community outreach programme.
Boosting Clean Water Awareness UNAIR Guest Lecture on Effective Management
Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) extends water conservation support beyond the campus area. This initiative is equipped with technologies that bring benefits to the local communities. These include: (1) solar-panel powered irrigation system designed to provide farmers with an eco-friendly and accessible source of clean water; and (2) smart-watering technology, to monitor soil moisture levels and control the plants watering. In addition, the trees planting program has become an important and regular act at UNAIR, which involves students and staff and collaborating with NGOs. Apart from planting trees, conservation education are conducted to raise awareness about ecosystem and procedures for mangroves planting.
Mahasiswa Unair Buat Sistem Irigasi dengan Panel Surya
Helping Hydroponic Farmers FTMM Unair Creates Smart Farming Technology
Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) is deeply utilise sustainable water extraction technologies on associated university grounds on and off campus. UNAIR employs efficient pumping systems that are designed to minimize energy consumption while extracting water from lakes. These systems are equipped with energy-saving features and are regularly maintained to ensure optimal performance. UNAIR also closely monitors water extraction rates and water levels to prevent over-extraction. Water Wheel technology procurement has a beneficial effect on UNAIR Lake. This water wheel is used to aerate the water. UNAIR commitment to sustainable water extraction reflects our dedication to environmental stewardship and responsible resource management. UNAIR recognize the importance of safeguarding water sources for future generations and strive to be leaders in sustainable water management both on and off our campus grounds.
Waterwheel Water Extraction Technology on Airlangga University Lake
Sustainable Water Extraction Technology
Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) has been coorporated with various levels of government, both locally and globally, to address water security challenges. For example, through our Faculty of Science and Technology, we conducted an International Community Service (ICS) program in partnership with UI Green Metric, Jombang Environmental Service, and UNAIR SDGs Center. This program included activities related to water management, water conservation, and waste management, benefiting both local residents and international students. Additionally, in collaboration with the Surabaya Government, our students majoring in Public Health has successfully addressed sanitation issues, resulting in Surabaya being designated as an open defecation-free area, and we have played a vital role in promoting smoking-free zones in our city. These initiatives highlight our commitment to addressing water security concerns in cooperation with various government levels.