Future University in EgyptSustainability & the SDGs

Water Conservation and Consumption Monitoring Policy

FUE-POL-1042 · Version 2.0 · Approved by the University Council on 31 July 2024
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Policy titleWater Conservation and Consumption Monitoring Policy
Policy numberFUE-POL-1042
Version2.0 (reviewed and updated)
SupersedesVersion 1.0 (2021)
Prior review and approval2021
StatusApproved — in force
Approved byUniversity Council
Date of this review and approval31 July 2024
Effective date31 July 2024
Next review31 July 2027
Policy ownerFacilities Management
Applies toAll faculties, the Dental Hospital, the training Pharmaceutical Factory, student housing and administrative units; students, faculty, staff and, where stated, contractors and suppliers.
Related SDGs6
ClassificationPublic

1. Purpose

To measure and reduce water consumption and to promote conscious water use on campus and in the community.

2. Scope

This policy applies across Future University in Egypt — all faculties, the Dental Hospital, the training Pharmaceutical Factory, student housing and administrative units — and to students, faculty, staff and, where stated, contractors and suppliers.

3. Policy statement

4. Procedures

  1. Water consumption is metered and recorded; consumption per campus member is reported annually.
  2. Drinking-water stations are provided across campus at no charge.
  3. Water-awareness campaigns are run on campus, and water-conservation education is offered to the local community.

5. Roles and responsibilities

6. Related policies

7. Legal and cultural alignment

Responds directly to Egypt's national water-scarcity priorities and the desert setting of New Cairo.

8. Monitoring and review

Reviewed at least every three years, or sooner if Egyptian law, regulations of the Supreme Council of Universities, or THE/accreditation requirements change. The policy owner is responsible for monitoring how it is applied.

Document control

VersionDateApproved byChange
2.031 July 2024University CouncilReviewed and updated; re-approved. This version supersedes Version 1.0.
1.02021University CouncilPrior to this review: initial adoption of the earlier version.