6.2.1 : Measure the total volume of water used in the university

Water consumed in UTM

The chart illustrating “Water Consumed in UTM (m³)” presents a clear measurement of the total volume of water drawn from the mains supply throughout the year, demonstrating monthly fluctuations that reflect variations in campus activity patterns and seasonal operational demands. In January, the university consumed approximately 370,000 m³ of mains-supplied water, after which consumption slightly declined to around 350,000 m³ in February and continued at a relatively stable level of about 340,000 m³ across March and April, suggesting a period of consistent campus occupancy and usage routines. May showed a small decrease to roughly 335,000 m³, followed by a notable surge in June to the highest recorded monthly consumption of the year at approximately 445,000 m³, indicating a period of peak water usage that may coincide with intensive academic activities, operational cleaning cycles, or increased residential hall usage. In July, consumption decreased to around 400,000 m³, still higher than earlier months, before dropping further to about 335,000 m³ in August, which may align with semester breaks or reduced on-campus presence. The lowest consumption occurred in September at approximately 290,000 m³, reinforcing the influence of seasonal academic schedules and occupancy levels on water demand. This was followed by a gradual increase to about 325,000 m³ in October, and further to approximately 360,000 m³ in both November and December, possibly corresponding with the return of students and resumption of full university operations. Overall, the data demonstrates that the university consistently measures and tracks the total volume of water taken from the mains supply across the entire year, ensuring clear visibility of consumption patterns and enabling informed decisions regarding water efficiency planning, infrastructure maintenance, and sustainability initiatives. By monitoring these monthly variations, the institution is able to assess high-usage periods, identify possible efficiency improvement points, and evaluate the effectiveness of conservation measures. This systematic measurement contributes directly to responsible resource stewardship, supports compliance with sustainability frameworks, and helps guide future policy development aimed at reducing consumption while maintaining operational requirements. The recorded data underscores the university’s commitment to understanding and managing its water footprint, ensuring that ongoing and potential sustainability strategies are evidence-based and aligned with the goal of reducing reliance on mains-supplied water wherever feasible through conservation practices, leak prevention, behavioral awareness initiatives, and consideration of supplementary water sources such as rainwater harvesting and grey-water reuse systems. By documenting and analyzing monthly water usage at this level of detail, the university demonstrates accountability and preparedness in addressing both current consumption needs and long-term sustainability objectives.