Al Ain University has a best practice for implementation actions designed to reduce water waste, water loss, and where necessary, water use. The ultimate goal of water conservation is to maximize the benefit from each gallon of water used. Read more...

Local municipalities in the UAE are responsible for managing, disposing and treatment of wastewater. In Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company (ADSSC) is in charge of collecting and treating waste-water discharged from all residential and commercial customers. Read more...

At AAU the treated water is used for plants in campus, Drip irrigation is a type of micro-irrigation system that has the potential to save water and nutrients by allowing water to drip slowly to the roots of plants, either from above the soil surface or buried below the surface. The goal is to place water directly into the root zone and minimize evaporation. Drip irrigation systems distribute water through a network of valves, pipes, tubing, and emitters. Depending on how well designed, installed, maintained, and operated it is, a drip irrigation system can be more efficient than other types of irrigation systems, such as surface irrigation or sprinkler irrigation.

The university has developed the following policies to control water pollution in the campus area:

• Garbage collection and storage in suitable places.

• Dispose of toxic chemicals properly.

• Do not pour fat down the drain.

• Use of phosphate-free detergent and dish cleaner.

• Dispose of medical waste from the infirmary properly.

• Promote the consumption of organic food.