Rainwater Reuse Initiative: Van Lang University's Commitment to Sustainability Development

Van Lang University is committed to water conservation and quality assurance through strategic source selection and regular monitoring. The university has implemented a rainwater collection and reuse system, contributing to the achievement of United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6 on clean water and sanitation.

This system collects rainwater from the roof of Building S and channels it into an 80-cubic-meter storage tank in the B1 basement of Building I. Equipped with two submersible pumps with a capacity of 1.2 m³/h, controlled by a wireless remote, the system efficiently irrigates the green space on the first floor in front of Building I, ensuring effective and resource-saving watering.

The university plans to expand this harvesting system to collect water from multiple sources across the campus. 

Further emphasizing its commitment to sustainability, the university primarily focuses on water treatment research aimed at pollutant removal and wastewater reuse. It is expected that the university will build additional wastewater treatment systems, creating a reusable water source for irrigation purposes, contributing to the mission of sustainable development and environmental protection.

These are concrete and practical actions Van Lang University has taken to promote environmental sustainability. Moving forward, the university will continue to adopt policies that support water conservation and actively promote these values within the community through education and outreach.

News: Joy Phan 
Photos: Communications Team