{"id":80,"date":"2025-12-08T23:25:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T23:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/sustainability\/?page_id=80"},"modified":"2025-12-19T20:08:04","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T20:08:04","slug":"water","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/sustainable-ops\/home\/initiatives\/water\/","title":{"rendered":"Water"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"modal-ready\"><div  class=\"purdue-home-cta-banner purdue-home-teritary-hero \">\n            <div class=\"image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/sustainable-ops\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/Loeb-Fountain-DW542023-Edit.jpg\"\/>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"section has-image-background has-padding-top-large has-padding-bottom-large \">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <h1 class=\"second-level-page-heading purdue-home-teritary-hero__header\">Water<\/h1>\n            <div class=\"purdue-home-teritary-hero__content\">\n                \n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Purdue University is committed to optimizing water resources across campus. By promoting water-conscious design, infrastructure, behaviors and operations, the university integrates water-wise practices into daily activities and long-term planning. These efforts support more efficient systems, smarter water use and a reduced environmental impact.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"section has-gold-background has-padding-top-small has-padding-bottom-none  page-layout-wide\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-right has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-83626a54fc04ffd0043e84d4d790529e\">JUMP TO:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\"><div  class=\"purdue-home-buttons \">\n    <ul class=\"purdue-home-button-list\">\n                    <li class=\"\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button  purdue-home-button--black\" href=\"#quality-supply\" target=\"_self\" >Water Quality &amp; Supply<\/a><\/li>\n                    <li class=\"\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button  purdue-home-button--black\" href=\"#conservation\" target=\"_self\" >Conservation Tips<\/a><\/li>\n                    <li class=\"\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button  purdue-home-button--black\" href=\"#design-operations\" target=\"_self\" >Design &amp; Operations<\/a><\/li>\n                    <li class=\"\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button  purdue-home-button--black\" href=\"#stormwater\" target=\"_self\" >Stormwater<\/a><\/li>\n                    <li class=\"\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button  purdue-home-button--black\" href=\"#wastewater\" target=\"_self\" >Wastewater<\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  id=\"quality-supply\" class=\"section  page-layout-wide\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                <div class=\"tagged-header-container tagged-header-container--content-block tagged-header-container-gold\">\n            <h2 class=\"tagged-header tagged-header--gold\">Water Quality &amp; Supply<\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-full-tablet page-layout-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<section  class=\"purdue-home-link-cards \">\n\n    <div class=\"section has-none-background has-padding-top-none\">\n        \n        <div class=\"container\">\n                                <div class=\"purdue-home-link-cards__cards\">\n                        <div class=\"columns is-multiline\">\n                                                            <div class=\"column is-6-desktop is-half-tablet\">\n                                    <article class=\"purdue-home-cta-card purdue-home-cta-card--story\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/energy-utilities\/#potable\" data-target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"card-image\"><figure class=\"image is-16by9\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/sustainable-ops\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/KAL_9203.jpg\"\/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"flex-container flex-container--align-center has-gray-background\"><h2 class=\"purdue-home-cta-grid__card-title\">Potable Water<\/h2><div class=\"purdue-home-cta-grid__card-subtext\">Energy and Utilities manages and maintains the Purdue in West Lafayette potable water system \u2013 pumping, treating and distributing all potable water campuswide.<\/div><a class=\"purdue-home-button purdue-home-button--story \" href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/energy-utilities\/#potable\" target=_blank aria-label=\"Learn More (Opens in a new tab)\">Learn More<\/a><\/div><\/article>                                <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"column is-6-desktop is-half-tablet\">\n                                    <article class=\"purdue-home-cta-card purdue-home-cta-card--story\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/sustainable-ops\/initiatives\/water\/behaviors\/\" data-target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"card-image\"><figure class=\"image is-16by9\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/sustainable-ops\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/AdobeStock_86403436.jpeg\"\/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"flex-container flex-container--align-center has-gray-background\"><h2 class=\"purdue-home-cta-grid__card-title\">Water Works Consumer Confidence Report<\/h2><div class=\"purdue-home-cta-grid__card-subtext\">Each year, Purdue University Water Works issues the Consumer Confidence Report on drinking water quality.<\/div><a class=\"purdue-home-button purdue-home-button--story \" href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/sustainable-ops\/initiatives\/water\/behaviors\/\" target=_blank aria-label=\"Learn More (Opens in a new tab)\">Learn More<\/a><\/div><\/article>                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-one-quarter-desktop is-full-tablet is-full-mobile page-layout-sidebar is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  id=\"conservation\" class=\"section has-gray-background  page-layout-wide\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                <div class=\"tagged-header-container tagged-header-container--content-block tagged-header-container-gold\">\n            <h2 class=\"tagged-header tagged-header--gold\">Water Conservation Tips<\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-full-tablet page-layout-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div  class=\"purdue-home-flipping-cards \">\n\n<div class=\"section has-gray-background has-padding-top-none\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<h2 class=\"flipping-cards-header\">Quick Tips for Water Conservation<\/h2>  \n<p class=\"flipping-cards-intro\">\nEveryone on campus plays a role in conserving water. Small, everyday actions can make a big difference in reducing Purdue\u2019s overall water use.\u00a0<\/p>\n    <div class=\"flipping-cards-wrap\">\n        <div class=\"columns is-multiline\">\n                    <div class=\"column is-full-mobile is-4-desktop is-4-widescreen is-3-fullhd is-half-tablet\">\n                <div class=\"flipping-card\">\n                    <div class=\"flipping-card-inner\">\n                        <div class=\"flipping-card-front\">\n                        <div class=\"flipping-icon front\"><\/div>\n                            <figure class=\"image\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/sustainable-ops\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/faucet-icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                            <\/figure>\n                                                            <p class=\"flipping-card-front__title\">\n                                See It, Report It                                <\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"flipping-card-back\">\n                            <div class=\"flipping-icon back\"><\/div>\n                            <figure class=\"image is-3by2\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/sustainable-ops\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/faucet-icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                            <\/figure>\n                            <div class=\"flipping-card-back__content\">\n                                                            <p class=\"flipping-card-back__title\">\n                                    See It, Report It                                <\/p>\n                                                                                                                                    <p class=\"flipping-card-back__text\">\n                                         If you notice dripping faucets, running toilets, or other water leaks, report them through the Fix It Service Request Portal. Use the portal to learn what qualifies as urgent or non-urgent maintenance.                                     <\/p>\n                                                                                                                                                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"column is-full-mobile is-4-desktop is-4-widescreen is-3-fullhd is-half-tablet\">\n                <div class=\"flipping-card\">\n                    <div class=\"flipping-card-inner\">\n                        <div class=\"flipping-card-front\">\n                        <div class=\"flipping-icon front\"><\/div>\n                            <figure class=\"image\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/sustainable-ops\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/shower-icon.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                            <\/figure>\n                                                            <p class=\"flipping-card-front__title\">\n                                Bathroom                                <\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"flipping-card-back\">\n                            <div class=\"flipping-icon back\"><\/div>\n                            <figure class=\"image is-3by2\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/sustainable-ops\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/shower-icon.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                            <\/figure>\n                            <div class=\"flipping-card-back__content\">\n                                                            <p class=\"flipping-card-back__title\">\n                                    Bathroom                                <\/p>\n                                                                                                                                    <p class=\"flipping-card-back__text\">\n                                         Take shorter showers, turn off faucets when not in use and avoid flushing trash or other non-flushable items. This helps prevent maintenance issues and saves water.                                    <\/p>\n                                                                                                                                                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"column is-full-mobile is-4-desktop is-4-widescreen is-3-fullhd is-half-tablet\">\n                <div class=\"flipping-card\">\n                    <div class=\"flipping-card-inner\">\n                        <div class=\"flipping-card-front\">\n                        <div class=\"flipping-icon front\"><\/div>\n                            <figure class=\"image\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/sustainable-ops\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/washing-dishes-icon.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                            <\/figure>\n                                                            <p class=\"flipping-card-front__title\">\n                                Kitchen                                <\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"flipping-card-back\">\n                            <div class=\"flipping-icon back\"><\/div>\n                            <figure class=\"image is-3by2\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/sustainable-ops\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/washing-dishes-icon.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                            <\/figure>\n                            <div class=\"flipping-card-back__content\">\n                                                            <p class=\"flipping-card-back__title\">\n                                    Kitchen                                <\/p>\n                                                                                                                                    <p class=\"flipping-card-back__text\">\n                                         Run dishwashers only when they\u2019re full, and if washing dishes by hand, avoid letting the water run continuously.                                    <\/p>\n                                                                                                                                                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"column is-full-mobile is-4-desktop is-4-widescreen is-3-fullhd is-half-tablet\">\n                <div class=\"flipping-card\">\n                    <div class=\"flipping-card-inner\">\n                        <div class=\"flipping-card-front\">\n                        <div class=\"flipping-icon front\"><\/div>\n                            <figure class=\"image\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/sustainable-ops\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/dishwasher-icon.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                            <\/figure>\n                                                            <p class=\"flipping-card-front__title\">\n                                Laundry                                <\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"flipping-card-back\">\n                            <div class=\"flipping-icon back\"><\/div>\n                            <figure class=\"image is-3by2\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/sustainable-ops\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/dishwasher-icon.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                            <\/figure>\n                            <div class=\"flipping-card-back__content\">\n                                                            <p class=\"flipping-card-back__title\">\n                                    Laundry                                <\/p>\n                                                                                                                                    <p class=\"flipping-card-back__text\">\n                                        Wash full loads whenever possible to reduce the number of cycles and the amount of water used.                                     <\/p>\n                                                                                                                                                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-one-quarter-desktop is-full-tablet is-full-mobile page-layout-sidebar is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  id=\"design-operations\" class=\"section  page-layout-wide\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                <div class=\"tagged-header-container tagged-header-container--content-block tagged-header-container-gold\">\n            <h2 class=\"tagged-header tagged-header--gold\">Water Conscious Design &amp; Operations<\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-full-tablet page-layout-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:20px\">Administrative Operations is committed to maintaining a healthy, sustainable and beautiful campus. Purdue designs and operates buildings to conserve water wherever possible while meeting the needs of occupants, research and building systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-intro-text has-layout-two-line \">\n        <div class=\"section has-gray-background has-padding-bottom-small\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            \n                            <div class=\"columns has-two-columns has-line\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <h3 class=\"purdue-home-intro-text__header header-font-acumin\">Construction Standards<\/h3>                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        \n\n<p>Purdue\u2019s <em>Consultant\u2019s Handbook<\/em>, used to guide planning, design and construction, outlines water-conscious design requirements, including:<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section  class=\"purdue-home-link-cards \">\n\n    <div class=\"section has-gray-background has-padding-top-none\">\n        \n        <div class=\"container\">\n                            <div class=\"purdue-home-link-cards__cards\">\n                    <div class=\"columns is-multiline\">\n                        \n\n<div class=\"column is- is-4-desktop is-half-tablet\"><div class=\"purdue-home-cta-card purdue-home-cta-card--story\"><div class=\"flex-container flex-container--align-center has-white-background\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d5898260d05e6ea53b0a008497ed7666\">Efficient Plumbing Fixtures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All new and renovated public spaces use EPA WaterSense-labeled fixtures that meet Safe Drinking Water Act standards.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"column is- is-4-desktop is-half-tablet\"><div class=\"purdue-home-cta-card purdue-home-cta-card--story\"><div class=\"flex-container flex-container--align-center has-white-background\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d7a6775c9a432ea8ad6480e28960cee0\">Flow Rate Compliance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fixtures meet standards for reduced water use.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"column is- is-4-desktop is-half-tablet\"><div class=\"purdue-home-cta-card purdue-home-cta-card--story\"><div class=\"flex-container flex-container--align-center has-white-background\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fd74ab951b2d24ed3bf80794b78241ee\">Irrigation Systems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Smart irrigation technologies and timers help minimize and recycle water use.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"column is- is-4-desktop is-half-tablet\"><div class=\"purdue-home-cta-card purdue-home-cta-card--story\"><div class=\"flex-container flex-container--align-center has-white-background\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c3e6a90eebabffda47c170ab0368d740\">Water Conscious Landscaping<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Native and ecological plantings are encouraged to reduce irrigation needs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"column is- is-4-desktop is-half-tablet\"><div class=\"purdue-home-cta-card purdue-home-cta-card--story\"><div class=\"flex-container flex-container--align-center has-white-background\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-07e52b53bc777462fc2c4eeae7ff94fc\">Building-Level Metering<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All buildings have water meters to track usage, detect anomalies and measure conservation impacts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-intro-text has-layout-two-line \">\n        <div class=\"section has-gray-background\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            \n                            <div class=\"columns has-two-columns has-line\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <h3 class=\"purdue-home-intro-text__header header-font-acumin\">LEED Certification Requirements<\/h3>                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        \n\n<p>New construction projects exceeding $10 million pursue LEED Silver certification, which includes multiple water efficiency requirements.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-intro-text has-layout-two-line \">\n        <div class=\"section has-gray-background\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            \n                            <div class=\"columns has-two-columns has-line\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <h3 class=\"purdue-home-intro-text__header header-font-acumin\">Best Practices<\/h3>                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        \n\n<p>Purdue limits single-pass water use and applies practical conservation measures wherever feasible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-one-quarter-desktop is-full-tablet is-full-mobile page-layout-sidebar is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  id=\"stormwater\" class=\"section  page-layout-wide\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                <div class=\"tagged-header-container tagged-header-container--content-block tagged-header-container-gold\">\n            <h2 class=\"tagged-header tagged-header--gold\">Stormwater<\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-full-tablet page-layout-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stormwater\">Stormwater Management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Stormwater management helps protect local waterways and maintain a healthy campus environment. At Purdue University, stormwater that runs off roofs, streets and sidewalks flows into a separate storm sewer system. Unlike wastewater, this water is not treated at a plant; it flows through pipes and ditches into local creeks, streams and rivers, with much of it eventually reaching Harrison Pond.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Purdue follows state and federal stormwater regulations under the Clean Water Act and Indiana\u2019s Stormwater Permit Program. The university is also part of the Tippecanoe County Partnership for Water Quality, working alongside local agencies to promote clean water practices and compliance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div  class=\"section has-gray-background \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/sustainable-ops\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/DSC4125-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1408 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/sustainable-ops\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/DSC4125-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/sustainable-ops\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/DSC4125-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/sustainable-ops\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/DSC4125-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/sustainable-ops\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/DSC4125-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/sustainable-ops\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/DSC4125.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Green Infrastructure<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To better manage stormwater, Purdue has incorporated green infrastructure across campus. These systems, such as rain gardens, bioswales and permeable surfaces, allow rainwater to soak into the ground where it falls. Plants and soil naturally help filter and clean the water while reducing the amount that enters storm drains. This approach helps the campus grow sustainably without overloading existing infrastructure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-full-tablet page-layout-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-one-quarter-desktop is-full-tablet is-full-mobile page-layout-sidebar is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-aged-gold-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-429791f9acb38079b64bd3e10412c02e\">Key Focus Areas&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Purdue\u2019s stormwater program focuses on several core areas:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Education and Outreach<\/strong> \u2013 Teaching the campus community how everyday actions affect water quality.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Community Involvement<\/strong> \u2013 Encouraging participation in programs and events that support clean water.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pollution Prevention<\/strong> \u2013 Detecting and eliminating improper discharges into the storm system.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Construction and Post-Construction Practices<\/strong> \u2013 Reducing runoff during and after construction projects through best practices and green design.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>System Maintenance<\/strong> \u2013 Regularly inspecting and maintaining campus storm drains and related facilities.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-buttons purdue-home-buttons--left \">\n    <div class=\"purdue-home-button-list\">\n                    <div class=\"\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button  purdue-home-button--black\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westlafayette.in.gov\/government\/stormwater\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Learn More about the City's Stormwater system (Opens in a new tab)\">Learn More about the City&#8217;s Stormwater system<\/a><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-one-quarter-desktop is-full-tablet is-full-mobile page-layout-sidebar is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  id=\"wastewater\" class=\"section has-gray-background  page-layout-wide\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                <div class=\"tagged-header-container tagged-header-container--content-block tagged-header-container-gold\">\n            <h2 class=\"tagged-header tagged-header--gold\">Wastewater<\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-full-tablet page-layout-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wastewater\">Wastewater Management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Proper wastewater management is essential to protecting public health and maintaining a safe, sustainable campus environment. At Purdue University, most campus wastewater is treated by the City of West Lafayette Wastewater Utility, which manages collection and treatment for more than 24 square miles, including Purdue\u2019s core campus.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The city\u2019s collection system includes nearly 193 miles of sanitary, storm and combined sewers that transport wastewater to the West Lafayette Water Resource Recovery Facility. 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