SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

Responsible water use and sanitation practices is practiced within the MCU community to ensure the health and well-being of the campus and nearby communities. The university operates a sewage treatment plant (STP) that helps maintain proper waste management and water quality. MCU also recycles water and utilizes rainwater storage systems, which account for nearly 50% of the university’s total water consumption, advocating for water conservation and accessibility.

MCU on Clean Water and Sanitation

I. Water Consumption

More than 50% of the water used in the university is inbound or from treated/extracted water.

II. Water Usage and Care

Wastewater Treatment

MCU Sewage Treatment Plant is running automated using Sequencing Batch Reactor Technology.

Sewage Treatment Plant Monthly Report

Preventing Water System Pollution

MCU is committed to keeping our environment clean and safe through monthly testing of wastewater effluent, and submission of results to the government agencies as part of our self-monitoring report. MCU also maintains its sewage treatment plant and its filters to ensure that our recycled water produced is within the set parameters and is safe for reuse.

Wastewater Effluent Sampling Results

Free Drinking Water

MCU provides safe drinking water through drinking water fountains that are connected to the main water system of the university. The Campus Development Department maintains the drinking fountains through a regular schedule of cleaning and replacing filters. Additionally, Department of Health (DOH)-compliant outsourced providers within the vicinity of the university supplies the purified water for dispensers.

Water-conscious Building

MCU invested in water conservation and reduction of water use, and we are now at 88.52% of water efficient equipment. We aim this school year to have 100% water efficient equipment throughout the whole campus.

Water-Efficient Appliances

Water-conscious Planting

The MCU commons were surrounded by body plant landscapes through the use of drought-tolerant plants to minimize water usage.

III. Water Reuse

Policy

MCU leads the way in water recycling by implementing a sustainable program centered around the following programs:

Recycled Water (through STP)
Rainwater Reuse System

IV. Water in the Community

Adherence to Government Standards

MCU is committed to maintaining a clean and safe environment by strictly following government standards for wastewater discharge. Our wastewater effluent is tested every month, and all results are regularly submitted to the appropriate government agencies as part of our self-monitoring report.

Promoting Conscious Water Usage on Campus

MCU actively promotes conscious water usage on campus through signages, advisories, and orientations.

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