University Mohammed VI Polytechnic
OP-21: Water Use
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
5.03 / 6.00 |
Fadwa
BALADI Sustainable Developpement Manager Sustainable Developpement |
Level of ”Physical Risk Quantity” for the institution’s main campus as indicated by the World Resources Institute Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas:
Total water withdrawal (potable and non-potable combined):
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Total water withdrawal | 15,489,992.46 Gallons | 18,291,273 Gallons |
Potable water use:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Potable water use | 8,725,602.89 Gallons | 12,781,965 Gallons |
Start and end dates of the performance year and baseline year (or three-year periods):
| Start Date | End Date | |
| Performance Period | Jan. 1, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2021 |
| Baseline Period | Jan. 1, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2020 |
A brief description of when and why the water use baseline was adopted:
The water use baseline was adopted in the year 2020 because our handling provider had precise data from potable water meters in all of our buildings and annexes. This baseline serves as a starting point for tracking and measuring future water usage, and can be used to set targets and evaluate progress towards water conservation goals. By using the year 2020 as the baseline, our handling provider can compare current water usage to a known and consistent standard, which allows for better decision-making and resource management.
Figures needed to determine "Weighted Campus Users":
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Number of students resident on-site | 585 | 129 |
| Number of employees resident on-site | 0 | 0 |
| Number of other individuals resident on-site | 0 | 0 |
| Total full-time equivalent student enrollment | 1,557.14 | 1,205 |
| Full-time equivalent of employees | 1,052 | 765 |
| Full-time equivalent of students enrolled exclusively in distance education | 0 | 351 |
| Weighted campus users | 2,103.11 | 1,246.50 |
Potable water use per weighted campus user:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Potable water use per weighted campus user | 4,148.91 Gallons | 10,254.28 Gallons |
Percentage reduction in potable water use per weighted campus user from baseline:
Gross floor area of building space:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Gross floor area | 1,291,995.45 Gross square feet | 1,240,165.21 Gross square feet |
Potable water use per unit of floor area:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Potable water use per unit of floor area | 6.75 Gallons per square foot | 10.31 Gallons per square foot |
Percentage reduction in potable water use per unit of floor area from baseline:
Area of vegetated grounds:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Vegetated grounds | 2,021,667.97 Acres | 2,017,244.78 Acres |
Total water withdrawal per unit of vegetated grounds:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Total water withdrawal per unit of vegetated grounds | 7.66 Gallons per acre | 9.07 Gallons per acre |
Percentage reduction in total water withdrawal per unit of vegetated grounds from baseline:
A brief description of the institution's water-related behavior change initiatives:
A brief description of the institution's water recovery and reuse initiatives:
• Recovered gray water is sent to a wastewater treatment plant. This water is first mixed with activated carbon before being disinfected under UV rays and then with chlorine.
• Rainwater and gray water are conveyed to a basin which consists of two tanks, respectively, of 600 m3 and 225 m3.
• A pressure unit at the pool outlet of 15m3/h at 6.5 bars is responsible for ensuring the necessary flow rate and sufficient pressure for the various irrigation systems.
• A filtration system after the pressure group prevents possible obstructions of the irrigation elements.
• Then, 2 dosing pumps allowing, by means of a tapping on the irrigation water pipe, the fertilization and the application of chlorine for disinfection depending on the needs in a circuit of recirculation to the tank. These two pumps are currently not functional and do not fulfill the fertilization mission accordingly.
• In case of lack of water at the level of the basin, irrigation is supplied thanks to the three existing wells, which pump water directly towards the irrigation network
A brief description of the institution's initiatives to replace plumbing fixtures, fittings, appliances, equipment, and systems with water-efficient alternatives:
Website URL where information about the institution’s water conservation and efficiency efforts is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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