The University of Worcester recognises that there is a need to manage water resources wisely. It has developed a
Water Strategy since 2006 to support the aim of reducing water consumption on campus. This sets out the drivers for reducing water consumption, our targets for reduction and a range of water reduction projects. A full decarbonisation action plan of the estate is being undertaken during 2021 and further detailed projects will be identified and costed.
Water targets
Water SMART targets 2020/21
- 2.5% reduction in water GHGe emissions from consumption against a 2018-19 baseline (22.6 tCO2e)
Some examples of how are we going to achieve this target?
In order to achieve our targets, the University will:
- Continue to implement recommendations from water audit reports including reducing shower flow rates, installing low flush toilets and displacement devices, installing manual flush on urinals and reducing hand basin tap flow rates.
- Investigate installing external free drinking water fountains for students and staff.
Download our full current qualitative and quantitative targets and progress against targets from Carbon Management & Targets page.
Student water projects
Students helped evaluate the impact of water saving measures already installed on campus, and provided estates staff with guidance on future refurbishment schemes. A very worthwhile valuable project undertaken by second-year students studying project management. View their presentation for more information.
Another student project reviewed the information available about cup washing for students on campus. A new sink for washing re-use Keep Cups was installed as a result. Estates staff 're-used' a sink, and splash back from other halls projects to do this in-house as another example of the Students' Union, staff and students all working together.
