Objective
We strive to minimise water wastage by installing water efficient infrastructure and promoting water-saving habits. Accessing water fountains at LSE should be starightforward and convenient; promoting hydration whilst reducing plastic waste.
We have over 70 water foutains a refill stations strategically located throughout the campus in academic buildings, libraries, common areas and halls to encourage the use of reusable water bottles.
LSE's Water Usage:
In the 2022/2023 academic year, we consumed 178,154 m3 of water, an increase of only one per cent compared to 2021/22.
We are currently implementing water efficiency measures, with a particular focus on leak detection systems, and also continue to replace our taps with water-efficient models. We endeavor to improve our water monitoring systems and install smart meters where possible - with the goal of significantly reducing our water usage by 2030.
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A public water fountain, provided by #OneLess and Mayor of London, was installed outside the Saw Swee Hock Student Centre in February 2019. The fountain is one of 20 being installed across the city to cut down disposable water bottle usage and ocean plastic. We continue to monitor usage of the fountain and promote the other drinking fountains across campus.
- LSE is gradually replacing all bathroom taps with water-efficiet ones, which are sensor-controlled to minimise wastage.
- All hand-soap dispensers now use foamed soap, which requires less water to rinse.
- Waterless urinals are now being implemented across the estate.
- We have installed 11 innovative vacuum-flushing toilets, which save 85% of water per flush compared with conventionl toilets.
- Report leaks and dripping taps to the Estates Help Desk.
- Can your department water cooler be mains fed? Contact Estates to find out if you can arrange the installation of a mains fed water cooler.
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