Water

Water is the world’s most precious resource. Water conservation and water efficiency are amongst the University’s top priorities, and, to reflect this, the Water Conservation Committee was formed in 2001. Measures introduced by this committee have resulted in a 20% reduction in overall water consumption since 2006.  Savings have been achieved by: upgrading plumbing fittings, implementing the Permanent Water Saving Rules, rainwater harvesting for toilets and grounds use and staff.

The main areas of water usage at Monash are: domestic(e.g. toilets, showers, hand basins and food preparation), laboratory teaching and research, cooling towers, sports field irrigation and grounds.

What we are doing

How we are going

What you can do

Additional Information

Press releases:

• Water saving a worthwhile education for Monash University. 3 April 2007 (MS Word)
• Monash University - We're proudly water wise. 29 January 2007 (MS Word)
• Water Conservation Subcommittee
•  Public lecture - A water sensitive future for Melbourne, 6th April 2009, Professor Tony Wong, EDAW and Monash University  

For information on Melbourne’s water storage levels and current water restrictions, please visit Melbourne Water.

For more ideas on water saving, go to http://savewater.com.au/  for ways to save water where you study or work, at home, everywhere!