6.4.1 Water Management Commitment under UniMAP Sustainable Blueprint 2030
Strategic Roadmap for a Sustainable Campus
The UniMAP Sustainable Blueprint 2030 serves as the University’s strategic roadmap toward building a healthier, greener, and more sustainable campus community.
This blueprint aligns all aspects of UniMAP’s operations — from infrastructure and governance to education and community engagement — with the University’s vision, mission, and sustainability objectives.
It reflects UniMAP’s long-term commitment to integrating sustainability principles across campus management and planning.
Policy Commitment: Sustainable Water Resource Management
UniMAP is fully committed to responsible water resource management to ensure a reliable and sustainable water supply for the University community.
This policy guides all water-related initiatives, from conservation and efficiency practices to infrastructure development, ensuring that UniMAP’s operations minimize water waste and environmental impact.
UniMAP Sustainable 2030 Statement
“UniMAP is committed to managing water resources to ensure a reliable and sustainable water supply. The University strives to provide access to clean water and proper sanitation, while promoting efficient water usage practices across the campus.”
This statement underscores UniMAP’s dedication to supporting SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation, particularly Target 6.4, which focuses on increasing water-use efficiency and ensuring sustainable freshwater withdrawals.
Through the implementation of the UniMAP Sustainable Blueprint 2030, the University demonstrates proactive leadership in promoting efficient, equitable, and sustainable water management practices.
This strategic direction ensures that UniMAP continues to protect water resources, strengthen resilience, and contribute meaningfully to global sustainability goals.
(More info: BLUEPRINT UniMAP LESTARI 2030, Polisi UniMAP (Kampus Lestari) 2024)
6.4.2 Efficient Water Use in Landscape Maintenance
Responsible Landscape Water Management
Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) practices responsible and efficient water management in maintaining its campus greenery.
To ensure the sustainability of the landscape ecosystem, UniMAP has appointed three contractors, each responsible for landscape maintenance in different zones across the campus.
Watering activities are conducted twice daily, focusing primarily on newly planted species to ensure healthy establishment and growth.
Use of Recycled Water from Retention Pond
In line with UniMAP’s sustainability efforts, water used for landscape maintenance is sourced from the campus retention pond, reducing reliance on treated potable water.
Each contractor uses approximately one medium water tank (2,500 litres) per watering session.
This approach demonstrates UniMAP’s commitment to recycling and reusing water for non-potable purposes.
Water Usage Calculation
The total estimated annual water usage for landscape watering is calculated as follows:
Water needed per contractor per day: 2,500 L
Watering frequency: 2 times daily
Working days per month: 26 days
Months per year: 12 months
Number of contractors: 3
Formula:
2,500 L × 2 × 26 × 12 × 3 = 4,680,000 litres per year
Sustainable Impact
By utilizing non-potable water from the retention pond and maintaining controlled watering schedules, UniMAP effectively reduces demand for treated water while ensuring the vitality of campus greenery.
This initiative reflects UniMAP’s strategic alignment with SDG 6.4, which promotes increased water-use efficiency and sustainable management of freshwater resources.
Through efficient water planning, careful monitoring, and sustainable sourcing practices, UniMAP continues to demonstrate responsible stewardship of its water resources, ensuring a greener and more sustainable campus environment.
(More info: Water reuse measurement 2024)
