6.3.1 Wastewater Treatment
Teerthanker Mahaveer University (TMU) demonstrates exemplary commitment to sustainable water management, a crucial metric under Goals. The University’s total daily water consumption reaches approximately 13,35,000 liters. This volume caters to the needs of its campus blocks (6,75,000 liters), hospital (4,50,000 liters), and visitors (2,10,000 liters). Water is sourced through an integrated approach rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge, and direct extraction from TMU’s own one-crore-liter-capacity lake, which serves as a principal reservoir for rainwater collection and storage throughout the year.
To further minimize dependence on the main supply and conserve natural resources, TMU has implemented three large water tanks utilized for domestic needs, fire safety, and irrigation of agricultural fields. Rainwater from building rooftops and campus infrastructure is harvested via drains and permeates the landscape to replenish the groundwater table, substantially reducing external water extraction.
Water Management Initiatives
Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR) Tank
Eighty percent of TMU’s supplied water (10,68,000 liters/day) is recycled via a 1.5 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant (STP). The treated water supports campus horticulture (6,00,000 liters/day) and agriculture (4,00,000 liters/day), while a variable balance is managed via the central reservoir, maintaining alignment with weather patterns and usage.
Additionally, TMU complies rigorously with guidelines for safe procurement, use, and disposal of chemicals and hazardous materials, featuring facilities such as the Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP, 200 KLD capacity). Dedicated maintenance ensures optimal water distribution campus-wide.
Through a synergy of harvesting, recycling, and responsible monitoring, TMU ensures its water requirements are met with minimal environmental impact, reflecting global best practices and fulfilling the standards set by the United Nations’ Goals for sustainable institutional operations.
Water Management Initiatives
First Filter Tank