The Water Efficiency Coordination Office of Ankara Science University was established within the Rectorate to protect water resources, promote efficient water use, and prevent water waste and losses across university campuses as part of efforts to address climate change, drought risks, and increasing water stress.
The Coordination Office coordinates the implementation of a comprehensive water efficiency approach covering the university’s academic and administrative units, dormitories, dining halls, laboratories, sports facilities, green areas, and common-use areas. Within this scope, it manages processes including the systematic measurement and monitoring of water consumption, current situation analyses, preparation of water efficiency plans, evaluation of consumption data, and monitoring and reporting of ongoing activities.
In addition to establishing and operating the water efficiency management system, the Water Efficiency Coordination Office carries out technical and infrastructure-related activities in cooperation with relevant units. These activities include identifying water losses and leaks, promoting the use of water-efficient equipment, evaluating rainwater harvesting and greywater reuse opportunities, and developing xeriscaping practices as well as drip and smart irrigation systems.
The Coordination Office also supports the planning and implementation of water efficiency training programs for academic and administrative staff and students, as well as awareness-raising activities across the campus. It carries out activities aimed at increasing awareness of water conservation through posters, digital content, social media, and various events.
A Water Efficiency Plan is prepared annually to ensure that the University’s water efficiency efforts are carried out in an institutionalized, systematic, and sustainable manner. The plan includes a current situation analysis, objectives, actions, responsible units, a timetable, and budgetary elements. Water consumption data are collected monthly, analyzed annually, and the activities carried out are regularly evaluated.
The Coordination Office also manages the processes for obtaining the Blue and Green Water Efficiency Certificates under the Water Efficiency Regulation and carries out the relevant application, monitoring, reporting, and certification procedures on behalf of the University through the Water Efficiency Information System (SVBS).
The Water Efficiency Coordination Office of Ankara Science University aims to make the effective and sustainable use of water resources an integral part of the University’s institutional operations and to contribute to the development of awareness of water efficiency at academic, institutional, and societal levels.