Construct a Wastewater Treatment Plant on Campus

This initiative proposes to build an onsite wastewater treatment facility at the University of Arizona to recycle water for non-potable uses, significantly reducing dependency on well water. By treating wastewater on campus, the university can enhance its One Water Program, aiming for a Net Zero Water Campus by managing all water as a valuable resource. This approach will diversify the University's water portfolio and improve resilience against droughts and water scarcity. Actionable items include:

• Develop a facility to treat and recycle campus wastewater, including utility cooling towers, for non-potable uses.
• Recognize and manage all water sources (grey water, stormwater, HVAC condensate) as valuable resources to reduce water demand.
• Track reductions in water purchased from Tucson Water and sewage flow to Pima County, adjusting strategies to meet net-zero water goals.