Amrita University is committed to ensure that water is used most judiciously and reused to the maximum extent possible. Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences campus under Amrita University is being constructed to be GRIHA (link is external)and LEED(link is external)-certified: a green building, with no carbon footprint, zero wastewater discharge, and to be powered eventually by more than 45% solar power. Construction materials used in the project are also environmentally friendly. More than 70% of the campus acreage is planned as a green area filled with local varieties of trees, plants and shrubs and water bodies.
We also adopt the following practices across our campuses:
| Sl. No. | Facility | Indian Standard | International Standard |
| 1 | Water is supplied 24 hours a day without interruption for drinking and other purposes. This prevents improper storage by residents in anticipation of water shortage | IS 2065 : 1983 (Second Revision) – Code of practice for water supply in buildings (Second Revision) | International Plumbing code (2018) – Section 601 |
| 2 | We adopt self-curing construction techniques to reduce evaporation and water usage during building construction phases | IS: 10262-2009 | |
| 3 | We have rainwater harvesting facilities for every building at university and hostels | IS 15797 (2008) Roof top rainwater harvesting – Guidelines | International Plumbing code (2018) – Section 606 |
| 4 | We ensure water pressure is kept optimal in pipelines in order to reduce water loss using pressure reducing valves | IS 9739 (1981): pressure reducing valves for domestic water
supply systems |
International Plumbing code (2018) – Section 604 |
| 5 | We have an active plumbing team for routine maintenance and to correct leakages
We use aerators pressure reducing nozzles at taps in order to reduce water loss We have proximity sensor based taps at our wash areas to prevent unnecessary water loss
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SP 35 (1987): Handbook on Water Supply and Drainage (with Special Emphasis on Plumbing) | International Plumbing code (2018) – Section 312 |
| 6 | We use ASTM and C-PVC pipes for reduced leakages | IS 15778 (2007): Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC)
pipes for potable hot and cold water distribution supplies |
International Plumbing code (2018) – Section 402 |
| 7 | We use modern dual syphon flush tanks at toilets for judicious water usage
We have separate urinals and flush toilets for boys, in order to save water on unnecessary flushing. |
IS 774 (2004): Flushing Cistern for Water Closets and
Urinals (Other Than Plastic Cisterns) |
International Plumbing code (2018) – Section 402 |
| 8 | We use rainwater and recycled water for construction purposes
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EPA/625/R-04/108
Guidelines for Water Reuse |
