SDG 6.2.1 Water consumption tracking
Chung Yuan Christian University (CYCU) draws its water mainly from the municipal tap supply, supplemented by groundwater. Rainwater and reclaimed water are used for non-drinking purposes. The campus runs a dual-pipe water supply system, with two sets of water towers and rainwater harvesting facilities. Tap and well water consumption is recorded every month. As part […]
SDG 6.3.1 A process in place to treat wastewater
Chung Yuan Christian University (CYCU) operates several wastewater treatment facilities on campus, including those at the Faith & Truth Dormitory, Dickson Lee Hall, the Chemistry Building, and the Liang-Shan Dormitory. Domestic wastewater from high-rise student dormitories such as the Faith & Truth Dormitory is carried through dedicated pipelines to the treatment plant. There it is […]
SDG 6.3.2 Preventing water system pollution
To manage waste that could cause environmental pollution and to prevent pollution incidents, the University has established the Waste Management Procedures in accordance with relevant laws and regulations. The General Affairs Section is responsible for the management, disposal, and recycling of general (domestic) waste. The Environmental Safety Center handles the removal, treatment, and online reporting […]
SDG 6.3.4 Water-conscious building standards
Chung Yuan Christian University is committed to reducing water consumption. It follows the relevant building standards to improve water efficiency and to reuse wastewater.
SDG 6.4.1 Water reuse policy
Chung Yuan Christian University’s water management policy rests on four pillars: conservation, effective management, flexible allocation, and the development of diverse water sources. Its goal is negative growth in water consumption, which it pursues in four steps: assessing current usage, identifying usage patterns, evaluating and implementing feasible conservation measures, and monitoring and improving continuously.Water conservation […]
SDG 6.4.2 Water reuse policy
Chung Yuan Christian University operates three main water reclamation systems: recycling of swimming pool backwash water, reverse osmosis (RO) reject water, and process wastewater. Reclaimed water is piped to buildings for toilet flushing. All newly constructed buildings are also equipped with rainwater harvesting systems, and the collected rainwater is used for toilet flushing and irrigation. […]
SDG 6.5.1 Water management educational opportunities
To promote water resources management, Chung Yuan Christian University offers educational programs, both free and fee-based, for local communities and others outside the University. Examples include:Climate Change and Health Collaboration and Community Environmental Health Education in Surabaya, IndonesiaFaculty members from the Department of Environmental Engineering visited universities in Surabaya, Indonesia, to explore possible collaborations. Their […]
SDG 6.5.3 Off-campus water conservation support
Sustainable Water Resource Management and Green Campus Initiatives Chung Yuan Christian University (CYCU) is committed to environmental sustainability and water resource governance, and it expresses its University Social Responsibility (USR) through cross-sector collaboration among industry, government, and academia, international academic exchange, and plastic reduction at the source on campus. On water treatment technology and safety, […]
SDG 6.5.4 Sustainable water extraction on campus
The University uses several methods to obtain water sustainably:
SDG 6.5.5 Cooperation on water security
Chung Yuan Christian University works continuously with international organizations, government agencies, private enterprises, and the nonprofit sector to promote water resources management and environmental security. Examples include:Environmental Protection Alliance: The University is a founding and permanent member of the Green University Union of Taiwan and continues to influence how the SDGs are put into practice.Advancing […]
SDG 6.5.6 Promoting conscious water usage on campus
Since 2024, Chung Yuan Christian University (CYCU) has partnered with Origin Social Enterprise Co., Ltd. on the “Zero-Waste Hydration for a Sustainable Campus” initiative. On the University’s Anniversary and Alumni Day, CYCU offered a low-carbon, waste-free water refill service and encouraged students, faculty, staff, and alumni to bring reusable bottles and refill them at designated […]
SDG 6.5.7 Promoting conscious water usage in the wider community.
Chung Yuan Christian University (CYCU), a founding member of the Green University Union of Taiwan, actively shares water resource management and conservation awareness with off-campus communities, local residents, and international partners: