At JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSS AHER), water usage and conservation are integral parts of the institution's sustainable practices. The academy measures water consumption daily, with data captured per student and per room. This detailed metering system at individual institutions and important units allows for the identification of consumption patterns, which facilitates the implementation of optimization strategies to reduce overall water usage and associated costs.
At JSS AHER, the primary sources of water include the Mysuru municipal water supply and groundwater drawn from borewells located on the campus. To promote sustainability and reduce dependence on external sources, the institution has also implemented rainwater harvesting systems that capture and store rainwater for various non-potable uses. Additionally, JSS AHER employs water recycling systems, treating wastewater from laboratories, washrooms, and other areas, which is then reused for purposes like gardening, sport ground preparation, and construction purposes.
| Source of water | Utilization | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Source |
Volume in L/day |
Utilization |
Volume in L/day |
|
Mysuru municipal water (Cauvery River and borewells) |
18000 |
JSS medical college JSS dental college and hospital JSS pharmacy college School of Life sciences JSS AHER Hostels Food court Guest house |
3000 5000 5000 4800 215000 7300 2000 |
|
Borewells (7 borewells) |
135000 |
||
|
Rainwater harvest (20000 L) |
1100 |
Gardening |
1000 |
|
Storm water tank (400000 L) |
400000 |
Infiltration/Gardening |
- |
|
Desalinated water (10000 L) |
10000 |
Gardening Sport ground preparation |
10000 |
|
Recycled water (145000 L) |
145000 |
Gardening Sport ground preparation |
10000 |
JSS AHER integrates sustainable initiatives, such as rainwater harvesting, aquifer recharge points, desalinated water storage and usage, utilization of recycled water, in its campus operations. These measures are part of a broader strategy to promote resource efficiency and environmental stewardship, aligned with the institution's "Smart Campus" policy. This initiative ensures that the campus not only monitors but also actively works towards reducing its water footprint. Such efforts reflect JSS AHER’s commitment to creating an eco-friendly campus, contributing to both water conservation and sustainability efforts.
Water consumption at JSS AHER and its institutions include restrooms, cafeterias, cleaning, landscaping, laboratories, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems (HVAC) systems, sport ground preparation, gardening, etc. On average, usage ranges between 28-33 liters per capita per day (LPCD) has been documented in the JSSAHER campus. Major water consumers are restrooms, gardening, and laboratories. JSS AHER has adopted sustainable practices like installing low-flow fixtures, rainwater harvesting, and recycling wastewater can reduce consumption. Monitoring and optimizing usage help institutions manage resources efficiently while minimizing environmental impact. Overall, water conservation efforts are vital for ensuring responsible consumption in education settings.
