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Water conservation and management

Conserving water, expanding recycled water use and designing resilient campuses for a water-secure future.

Water shapes how our campuses live.

Every drop has a job to do. Water supports learning, research, sport, landscapes, buildings and everyday campus life. As rainfall patterns change and pressure on water supplies grows, Flinders is finding smarter ways to use, reuse and protect this essential resource.

From recycled water on sporting ovals to water-efficient buildings, stormwater management and research into water quality and security, Flinders is building more resilient campuses while contributing knowledge that reaches well beyond them.

Some of our buildings are already piped for recycled water use, so we are well-positioned to connect our main campuses to the local recycled water network in the future. This will enable treated water to be used to flush toilets, and water gardens and sports fields, so that high quality water can be used for drinking.

We have longer-term plans to address water use in and around the Flinders Lake by enhancing this area into a multifunctional space for social interaction, outdoor teaching and research – a true living laboratory.

There are multiple water fountains placed around our main campus to ensure everyone stays hydrated and able to refill reusable drink bottles as needed.

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Have a question about sustainability at Flinders? Contact our team or the Student Association Environment Officer for information, support or guidance.