In a significant initiative towards promoting environmental sustainability and responsible resource management, our department undertook a comprehensive campus-wide Water Audit 2026. The audit encompassed seven major areas: identification of water sources, assessment of storage and distribution systems, water outlet inventory, evaluation of the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), rainwater harvesting, reuse of STP-treated water, and water conservation strategies. The audit was initiated jointly by student chapters of IGBC and ACE of our department.
The water audit was carried out by our S5 B.Tech students, organised into eight teams working collaboratively on different aspects of campus water management. The initiative was led by S7 students Indrajith J. Vasu, Mishal Mohammed, Shan Ahmed Shamseer, Shivani Dinesh, and Tejas Raj, under the guidance of Dr. Megha Mohan, Assistant Professor.
Through systematic field surveys and physical inspections, students developed a comprehensive understanding of the existing water management infrastructure. Another significant aspect of the audit was the assessment of wastewater reuse practices. The study documented the utilisation of STP-treated water for gardening and irrigation of the cricket ground and football court, demonstrating the potential for reducing freshwater demand through wastewater recycling.
This initiative offered students valuable hands-on learning experiences in environmental auditing, water resource assessment, wastewater management and sustainable engineering practices. It also encouraged teamwork, field-based learning and environmental responsibility, while highlighting the importance of water conservation in achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation, and promoting sustainable institutional development.
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Dr. Megha Mohan, AP, CE
