SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
Clean water and sanitation are crucial components of sustainable development and are essential for ensuring the health and well-being of individuals and communities. At Prince Sultan University, the importance of access to clean water and sanitation facilities is recognized as a fundamental human right. Proper sanitation practices not only promote good hygiene but also help prevent the spread of diseases. Through initiatives aimed at promoting clean water and sanitation, Prince Sultan University is committed to fostering a healthy environment for its students, faculty, and staff.
The graph presents an analysis of the water consumption data for PSU for the year 2023. The data includes the monthly water consumption figures in cubic meters.
| # | Main | B105 | Month | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3,514.79 | 661.13 | January 2023 | 4,175.92 |
| 2 | 3,661.43 | 568.06 | February 2023 | 4,229.49 |
| 3 | 3,661.43 | 493.97 | March 2023 | 4,155.40 |
| 4 | 2,697.72 | 427.09 | April 2023 | 3,124.81 |
| 5 | 3,200.56 | 505.79 | May 2023 | 3,706.35 |
| 6 | 3,764.61 | 382.24 | June 2023 | 4,146.85 |
| 7 | 3,764.61 | 543.03 | July 2023 | 4,307.64 |
| 8 | 3,798.49 | 463.24 | August 2023 | 4,261.73 |
| 9 | 4,625.66 | 617.54 | September 2023 | 5,243.20 |
| 10 | 4,238.37 | 941.37 | October 2023 | 5,179.74 |
| 11 | 3,448.81 | 441.35 | November 2023 | 3,890.16 |
| 12 | 3,881.64 | 710.23 | December 2023 | 4,591.87 |
| Total | 44,258.11 | 6,755.04 | Total Volume | 51,013.15 |
The water consumption data shows fluctuations throughout the year with some months consuming more water than others. The highest water consumption was recorded in September and October, with values exceeding 5,000 cubic meters. While, the lowest water consumption was recorded in April, with only 3,124.81 cubic meters used.
With the following numbers, the water consumption per person in cubic meter was computed:
| Total # of Students | 7452 |
| Total # of Faculty & Researchers | 607 |
| Total # of Admin Staff | 463 |
| Total # of Outsourced Staff | 176 |
| Total Campus Population 231 | 8698 |
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Water consumption per person in cubic meter 5.86
The data suggests that PSU's water consumption varies significantly on a monthly basis. Understanding these fluctuations can help in better managing water resources and potentially reducing water consumption in months with higher usage.
Developing the PSU Water Tower Tank on the female campus is one of the important projects that has been redesigned and designed to serve its members in line with their future needs while achieving the principle of sustainability and the ability to adapt to various events and activities based on PSU vision of renewal and development the facilities for its members in line with Saudi Vision 2030. The photos below show how the PSU Water Tower was transformed to ensure sustainability for the future:
BEFORE
AFTER
The PSU Water Tower is now one of the attractions inside PSU especially at night and it continuously reminds everyone that we have to take care of our water resources.
Finally, ample provision of free drinking water is made on campus for students, staff, faculty and outsourced staff through available water fountains and drinking water stations. These are equipped with reusable water bottles to reduce the use of single-use plastic bottles across campus.
