Water Conservation Program Implementation
Description A :
The policy about water conservation is stated in Rector’s policy about green campus management in UMA which was issued on March 2019
Description B,C,D :
As one of the water conservation efforts, UMA utilizes rainwater as a source of indoor water consumption for academic and administrative staff and outdoor water consumption (RO Water) for the students of UMA. The quality of drinking water is examined by PDAM (Indonesian Regional Water Utility Company) Tirtanadi. UMA also carries out monthly test of the RO water quality through the Integrated Service Unit of the Health Laboratory of North Sumatra Provincial Health Department.
The process starts from the rain water harvesting by using water tank/ rain barrels. Then the harvested rainwater goes to the filtration stage as follows:
- Stage 1: Inline 5 Micron Sediment Filter
With only five micron rating, It is effective in removing dirt, rust and sand particles.
- Stage 2 Inline Granular Activated Carbon Filter
It takes out 99% of the chlorine and organic chemicals. It provides enhanced reduction of taste, odor, and color.
- Stage 3 Inline Granular Activated Carbon Filter
It provides effective filtration to protect your membrane. It provides for improved membrane performance up to 95% of TDS rejection.
- Stage 4 Reverse Osmosis Membrane
A thin film composite (TFC) high quality membrane that processes 80 gallons per day. It remove the following hard water contaminants that may be present in your water: lead, cooper, barium, chromium, mercury, sodium, cadmium, fluoride, nitrite, nitrate, and selenium.
- Stage 5 Inline Post Carbon filter:
This carbon post filter removes objectionable tastes and odors to enhance the quality of your drinking water. We are using NSF approved post carbon to guarantee the taste of water.
Description J :
The rector’s policy on green campus management of UMA, which was issued in March 2019, regulates water conservation activities at Universitas Medan Area. Rainwater and air conditioner waste water are the focus of the conservation programs. Rainwater is not only utilized to irrigate plants, but it is also treated to make drinking water. UMA also has biopores, rain harvesting ponds, and an infiltration well in addition to these two actions.
Water Recycling Program Implementation
Description :
The water from wudu (ablution) place at the Taqwa Mosque on Campus I, which has a capacity of 2000 pilgrims, is reprocessed daily and used for pisciculture at the Universitas Medan Area’s conservation area. About 80% of the ablution water that flows into the treatment basin through the ditch is reprocessed, while the remaining 20% in still the ditch. From the 80% treated water, 50% is used for fish ponds, 30% is used for watering the garden, and the remaining 20% is re-flown.
Water Efficient Appliances
Description :
The usage of water efficient appliances has been established at Universitas Medan Area. The rule is laid down in the Rector’s Policy on Universitas Medan Area Green Campus Management Policy. Some of water efficient appliances installed at the toilet of UMA’s buildings are hand washing taps that use motion detection sensor, urinoir, and toilet flush
UMA is also in the planning stage to develop a controller device to detect water in the tub automatically based on sensors to make efficient use of water in the tub.
Consumption of Treated Water
Description :
UMA carries out RO water production which is consumed by staff and students. The war supply comes from the ground and rainwater. The quality of drinking water is examined by PDAM (Indonesian Regional Water Utility Company) Tirtanadi and UMA has also carried out the test of the ready-to-drink water quality through the Integrated Service Unit of the Health Laboratory of North Sumatra Provincial Health Department.
The process the treated water starts from the rainwater harvesting by using water tank/ rain barrels. Then the harvested rainwater goes to the filtration stage as follows:
• Stage 1: Inline 5 Micron Sediment Filter
With only five micron rating, It is effective in removing dirt, rust and sand particles.
• Stage 2: Inline Granular Activated Carbon Filter
It takes out 99% of the chlorine and organic chemicals. It provides enhanced reduction of taste, odor, and color.
• Stage 3 Inline Granular Activated Carbon Filter
It provides effective filtration to protect your membrane. It provides for improved membrane performance up to 95% of TDS rejection.
• Stage 4 Reverse Osmosis Membrane
A thin film composite (TFC) high quality membrane that processes 80 gallons per day. It remove the following hard water contaminants that may be present in your water: lead, cooper, barium, chromium, mercury, sodium, cadmium, fluoride, nitrite, nitrate, and selenium.
• Stage 5 Inline Post Carbon filter:
This carbon post filter removes objectionable tastes and odors to enhance the quality of your drinking water. We are using NSF approved post carbon to guarantee the taste of water.
The fulfillment of drinking water needs for the UMA academic community comes from 2 sources, namely treated water (RO Water) and gallon water. The average gallon water requirement for academic and administrative staff is 9500 L/month with a total daily estimate of 395 L. Meanwhile, the processing results for ready-to-drink water (RO Water) at three sites in UMA are estimated to be able to meet 60% of the needs of the academic community (3588 people) where the estimated need for drinking water per person is 0.5L, so 1794 L per day is needed. For he remaining 40% of drinking water needs, the UMA academic community is encouraged to bring their own tumblers, which are in accordance with the rector’s appeal that has been socialized. In the future, UMA plans to add 2 RO drinking water places, namely in the dormitory and in the laboratory.
Currently, UMA has also signed the Memorandum of Understanding with PDAM Tirta Sari which is expected to corroborate proper RO water processing in UMA besides other academic and student programs.
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