Amrita has designed its buildings with water-positive principles at the forefront, ensuring that the water consumption on campus is replenished in ways that support sustainability and environmental restoration.
The use of pressure controllers in high-rise buildings, installed every three floors, reduces water pressure and minimizes water wastage. Additionally, Amrita has implemented dual flush systems in toilets and urinals, significantly cutting down on water usage. These efforts reduce overall water consumption in the built environment.
To further optimize water use, the campus is equipped with remote water monitoring systems, allowing real-time tracking and management of water resources. Furthermore, 30% of the water used for flushing is sourced from treated water, which reduces reliance on potable water and emphasizes the university’s commitment to sustainable water management.
Rainwater harvesting is a key feature in Amrita’s water-conscious strategy. With 65,000 square meters of rooftop area dedicated to collecting rainwater, the university captures approximately 55,000 cubic meters of rainwater annually. This is stored in 16 tanks with a combined capacity of 24,000 cubic meters, directly supporting the university’s goal to conserve and utilize water responsibly. Amrita’s rainwater harvesting infrastructure ensures the efficient use and management of water, directly contributing to both water conservation and groundwater recharge. Additionally, 16 check dams and three remotely managed borewells are utilized to recharge the groundwater table, enhancing local water security.
The university has integrated a variety of water-saving technologies across the campus. Plate-washing machines, power cleaning techniques for building floors, and sprinkler and drip irrigation systems for gardens all contribute to reducing water waste. Aerated taps in high-traffic areas like mess halls ensure that water consumption is minimized without sacrificing functionality. By 2025-26, Amrita plans to install sensor-based taps throughout the campus, further improving water efficiency and aligning with global standards for water conservation.
Amrita 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 Vishwa Vidyapeetham is gearing upto be LEED 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.
| Sl. No. | Facility | BIS Standard |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water is supplied 24 hours a day without interruption for drinking and other purposes, | IS 2065 : 1983 (Second Revision) – Code of practice for water supply in buildings (Second Revision) |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
SP 35 (1987): Handbook on Water Supply and Drainage (with Special Emphasis on Plumbing) |
| 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 |
| 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) |
Date : December 02, 2023
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham 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 Vishwa Vidyapeetham is being constructed to be GRIHA and LEED 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.
| Sl. No. | Facility | BIS Standard |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water is supplied 24 hours a day without interruption for drinking and other purposes, | IS 2065 : 1983 (Second Revision) – Code of practice for water supply in buildings (Second Revision) |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
SP 35 (1987): Handbook on Water Supply and Drainage (with Special Emphasis on Plumbing) |
| 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 |
| 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) |