Sustainable Campus Initiative
Water Conservation
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad has adopted various measures to meet the broader goal of environmental sustainability and resource efficiency, aligning with national missions like Jal Shakti Abhiyan and Smart Campus Initiatives.
Key Initiatives Undertaken
A campus-wide approach combining infrastructure upgrades, wastewater reuse, operational maintenance, and awareness-led behavioral change.
- Rooftop Harvesting Systems are installed on academic and hostel buildings.
- Collected rainwater is directed to recharge pits to replenish groundwater levels.
- Helps in reducing dependence on municipal water supply during dry months.
- The campus operates Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) to treat wastewater.
- Treated water is reused for landscaping, gardening, and flushing, reducing fresh water use.
- Regular inspection and preventive maintenance of plumbing systems.
- Prompt repair of leakages and overflow taps to minimize water wastage.
- Campaigns by Student Gymkhana and Department of Environmental Science & Engineering to raise awareness about water conservation.
- Posters, seminars, and competitions to promote responsible water use.
🏗️ Infrastructure Overview
2025-26AY 2025–26
5,60,000 m³
Total Annual Consumption
🏗️ Infrastructure Overview
2024–25Total Horsepower
472.5 HP
Rooftop Area (RWH)
44.18 Lakh Sq.ft.
Wastewater Reused
70 %
Total Taps
75,000
Low-Flow Fixtures
15,000
Total Rooftop Area
15,000 Sq.ft.
FY 2022–23
2,86,500 m³
Total Annual Consumption
FY 2023–24
5,26,770 m³
Total Annual Consumption
FY 2024–25
5,60,000 m³
Total Annual Consumption
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