Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP) conducts regular measurement and monitoring of water consumption across its campus facilities as part of its efforts to ensure efficient, responsible, and sustainable water resource management. This initiative reflects the university's commitment to supporting Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, particularly in promoting responsible water consumption and water conservation.

To meet the operational needs of its campus facilities, UNP utilizes water supplied by the Regional Drinking Water Utility (PDAM). Water consumption is monitored through official PDAM billing records, which provide information on water usage based on meter readings recorded during each billing period.

Universitas Negeri Padang uses official PDAM water bills and payment receipts as supporting documentation to measure and verify its water consumption. These documents serve as evidence of water usage supplied by PDAM and demonstrate that the university's water consumption is recorded and documented through a regular utility billing and payment system.

The documentation of PDAM water bills and payment receipts enables UNP to maintain records of water consumption over time. This information provides a basis for monitoring water usage, evaluating consumption trends, and supporting institutional efforts to improve water efficiency and minimize unnecessary water waste across campus facilities.

Through this measurement and documentation practice, Universitas Negeri Padang demonstrates its commitment to transparent and accountable water resource management. The use of official PDAM billing and payment records as evidence of water consumption monitoring forms part of the university's ongoing efforts to support environmental sustainability and contribute to the achievement of SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation.

Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP) has established a wastewater management framework as part of its commitment to environmentally friendly campus development. This commitment is stipulated in Rector Regulation of Universitas Negeri Padang No. 10 of 2023 concerning Environmentally Friendly Campus Management. The regulation provides the institutional foundation for wastewater management, including treatment, quality control, and final containment, with the aim of preventing water pollution and minimizing adverse environmental impacts.

UNP's wastewater management framework covers the treatment and utilization of wastewater through the application of the reduce, reuse, and recycle principles. It also emphasizes the importance of wastewater quality control and appropriate final containment before wastewater is discharged into the environment. These measures are intended to protect surrounding water bodies from pollution and maintain environmental quality across the university campus.

Furthermore, UNP encourages the reuse of treated wastewater for various non-potable purposes, including landscape irrigation and firefighting activities. This approach supports water conservation by reducing the use of clean water for activities that do not require potable water. Accordingly, wastewater management forms an integral part of the university's broader environmental sustainability strategy.

Through this policy and management framework, Universitas Negeri Padang demonstrates its commitment to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6.3.1 – Wastewater Treatment, particularly by promoting wastewater treatment, preventing water pollution, encouraging water reuse, and supporting sustainable campus operations.

Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP) implements water pollution prevention measures through the maintenance of campus drainage systems, waste management, and the protection of rivers and other water bodies within the university environment. These initiatives aim to prevent waste, wastewater, and other pollutants from entering the water system while maintaining proper water flow and protecting the surrounding aquatic environment.

As part of these efforts, UNP collaborated with the Padang City Government, through its Public Works and Spatial Planning Agency (PUPR), to carry out river dredging and normalization of the Gangga River within the university campus. This initiative addressed river sedimentation, waste accumulation, turbid water, and water pollution associated with unpleasant odours from waste. The river normalization initiative is intended to restore water flow, reduce the accumulation of pollutants, and prevent further deterioration of the aquatic environment surrounding the campus. Furthermore, the Rector encouraged all parties to refrain from disposing of waste into the river, reinforcing collective responsibility for maintaining clean waterways and preventing water pollution.

Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP) demonstrates its commitment to promoting the health, comfort, and environmental responsibility of its academic community by providing free drinking water facilities across the campus. This initiative forms part of the university's efforts to create a healthy and sustainable educational environment while supporting the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation).

Free drinking water is provided through dispensers and/or drinking water fountains accessible to students, lecturers, administrative staff, and visitors. These facilities are made available in various campus areas to ensure convenient access to drinking water during academic and non-academic activities. Through this initiative, members of the university community can obtain drinking water without incurring any additional costs.

To maintain the safety and quality of drinking water, these facilities require regular maintenance, including equipment cleaning and periodic inspections. Proper facility management is essential to support the availability of safe drinking water and ensure convenience for all users across the university campus.

In addition to supporting the health and well-being of the academic community, the provision of free drinking water facilities encourages more environmentally responsible practices. The use of personal reusable bottles helps reduce dependence on single-use bottled water, thereby contributing to the reduction of plastic waste generated within the university environment.

Through this initiative, Universitas Negeri Padang not only seeks to ensure accessible drinking water for its campus community but also reinforces its commitment to developing a healthy, inclusive, and sustainable campus environment.

Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP) is committed to incorporating water efficiency principles into the management, development, and maintenance of its campus infrastructure. This initiative aims to minimise freshwater consumption, optimise the utilisation of water resources, and support sustainable campus development in alignment with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6: Clean Water and Sanitation.

The implementation of water efficiency principles forms part of the university's environmentally friendly campus management policy, established through Rector Regulation of Universitas Negeri Padang No. 10 of 2023 concerning Environmentally Friendly Campus Management. This regulation provides institutional guidance for promoting sustainable management of campus facilities and infrastructure, with particular emphasis on water conservation, wastewater treatment, and water reuse.

Furthermore, UNP's policy encourages the application of the reduce, reuse, and recycle principles in water management. Treated wastewater is intended to be reused for non-potable purposes, such as landscape irrigation and firefighting activities. This approach aims to reduce dependence on freshwater resources and improve water-use efficiency across campus operations.

The policy also incorporates water management, treatment, recycling, containment, and filtration as part of the university's environmental conservation measures. Through this institutional framework, UNP promotes the development and management of campus facilities that take water efficiency and the sustainable use of environmental resources into consideration.

Through the implementation of its environmentally friendly campus management policy, Universitas Negeri Padang demonstrates its commitment to integrating water conservation principles into university infrastructure and facility management. These efforts form part of UNP's broader strategy to establish a campus environment that uses resources efficiently, demonstrates environmental responsibility, and supports long-term sustainability.

Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP) implements a water-conscious landscaping approach across its campus as part of its commitment to environmental sustainability. This initiative aims to optimise water resource utilisation while maintaining attractive, healthy, and comfortable green spaces, in alignment with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6: Clean Water and Sanitation.

In developing and maintaining campus green areas, UNP incorporates various plant species characterised by relatively low water requirements, minimal maintenance needs, and adaptability to tropical environmental conditions. The selection of these plants helps reduce the need for intensive irrigation, allowing campus landscape maintenance to use water more efficiently, particularly during periods of low rainfall.

At the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) and the Faculty of Engineering, UNP has cultivated various water-efficient plant species, including Sansevieria trifasciata (snake plant), bougainvillea, and agave. These plants are known for their ability to adapt to conditions with limited water availability, making them suitable for landscaping that requires relatively low maintenance and irrigation. In addition to their aesthetic value, these plants contribute to improving the environmental quality and greenery of the campus surroundings.

The arrangement of landscaped areas also considers the ecological and shading functions of vegetation to create a more comfortable microclimate around academic buildings and university facilities. The presence of plants and trees helps reduce direct sunlight exposure on soil surfaces while contributing to a cooler and more sustainable campus environment.

Through these water-efficient planting practices, Universitas Negeri Padang demonstrates its commitment to preserving green spaces, optimising water resource utilisation, and creating a green, healthy, and sustainable educational environment.

Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP) has established a Water Reuse Policy as part of its sustainable campus development strategy. This policy aims to maximise the reuse of water resources throughout the university environment, including academic buildings, laboratories, administrative facilities, and green spaces. This initiative reflects UNP's commitment to improving water-use efficiency and promoting environmental sustainability in alignment with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation.

As the institutional foundation for this policy, UNP has established Rector Regulation No. 10 of 2023 concerning Environmentally Friendly Campus Management. The regulation promotes the application of the reduce, reuse, and recycle principles in wastewater management, including wastewater treatment and reuse to reduce dependence on freshwater resources. Treated wastewater is intended to be reused for non-potable purposes, such as landscape irrigation and firefighting activities.

The policy also emphasises the importance of wastewater quality management through treatment processes, quality control, and final containment before wastewater is discharged into the environment. These measures aim to prevent water pollution, optimise water resource utilisation, and minimise the environmental impact of the university's operational activities.

Through this policy and management framework, UNP encourages the adoption of water reuse practices as an integral part of campus facility and environmental management. These efforts are intended to reduce freshwater consumption, improve resource-use efficiency, and strengthen the implementation of sustainability principles across the university's academic and operational activities.

Through its water reuse policy, Universitas Negeri Padang demonstrates its commitment to sustainable water resource management. This initiative not only supports water conservation and environmental impact reduction but also contributes to fostering a culture of responsible water use throughout the university community.

Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP) mendukung pencapaian Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation) melalui penyediaan kesempatan edukasi mengenai konservasi dan pengelolaan air bagi masyarakat di luar lingkungan kampus. Salah satu kegiatan tersebut dilaksanakan oleh Departemen Biologi UNP melalui Program Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat di SMA Darul Maarif Al-Karimiyah, Padang, pada 26 Juli 2025. Kegiatan ini berfokus pada penerapan teknologi lubang resapan biopori sebagai upaya konservasi air dan pengelolaan limbah organik.

Melalui kegiatan ini, siswa memperoleh edukasi mengenai pentingnya menjaga ketersediaan sumber daya air, meningkatkan kemampuan tanah dalam menyerap air hujan, serta menerapkan teknologi sederhana yang mendukung konservasi air. Kegiatan dilaksanakan melalui penyampaian materi dan praktik langsung pembuatan lubang resapan biopori di lingkungan sekolah. Teknologi ini membantu meningkatkan infiltrasi air hujan ke dalam tanah sehingga dapat mendukung upaya pengurangan limpasan air permukaan.

Melalui program tersebut, UNP memberikan kesempatan kepada komunitas sekolah untuk memperoleh pengetahuan dan keterampilan praktis mengenai pengelolaan air yang berkelanjutan. Kegiatan ini merupakan bentuk kontribusi UNP dalam meningkatkan kesadaran masyarakat terhadap pentingnya konservasi sumber daya air serta mendukung pencapaian SDG 6 melalui edukasi dan penerapan praktik pengelolaan air di lingkungan masyarakat.

Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP) demonstrates its commitment to water resource conservation through collaboration between university lecturers, students, and local communities beyond the university campus. One such initiative was conducted through a Community Service Programme in Desa Apar, Pariaman City, West Sumatra, on 24 July 2025. The programme, entitled “Sustainable Ecotourism Transformation: Community Empowerment through the Implementation of Biopore Infiltration Holes for Organic Waste Management and Water Conservation in Coastal Areas”, focused on promoting community-based water conservation practices.

The activity involved 25 participants representing local traders, households, fishermen, farmers, and village government officials. Through awareness sessions, educational activities, and practical training, participants learned about the importance of groundwater conservation and the application of biopore infiltration holes as a simple solution to improve rainwater infiltration into the soil. This technology also supports household organic waste management through the composting process.

As part of the direct implementation, the UNP community engagement team and local residents conducted practical demonstrations and installed biopore infiltration holes at several strategic locations, including micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) areas within the Desa Apar tourism site, the mangrove area, and residential surroundings. These demonstration installations serve as practical learning facilities and are expected to encourage local communities to independently adopt and replicate water conservation practices.

Through this collaboration, UNP not only transfers knowledge and technology to local communities but also encourages active community participation in protecting water resources and maintaining the coastal environment. This initiative represents UNP's contribution to Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation), particularly through community education, improved rainwater infiltration, and the implementation of community-based water conservation practices.

Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP) is committed to promoting sustainable water resource management and conservation through the implementation of water infiltration technologies, groundwater recharge initiatives, and the maintenance of natural water systems, both within the university campus and in surrounding communities through community engagement programmes.

In 2025, UNP implemented several water conservation initiatives. First, the Department of Biology introduced biopore infiltration technology at SMA Darul Maarif Al-Karimiyah, Padang. This technology facilitates rainwater infiltration into the soil, supports groundwater recharge, and reduces surface runoff. Second, UNP lecturers collaborated with the community in Desa Apar, Pariaman, to implement biopore infiltration holes in a coastal area. This initiative aims to improve soil water absorption capacity and strengthen local water resource conservation efforts.

In addition to its off-campus conservation initiatives, UNP also undertakes efforts to maintain sustainable water systems within the university environment. One such initiative involved collaboration with the Padang City Government to carry out dredging and normalization of the Gangga River, which flows through the UNP campus. This activity addressed river sedimentation and waste accumulation that obstructed water flow, helping restore proper water circulation and maintain the ecological function of the river system.

Through these initiatives, UNP contributes to sustainable water resource management by promoting water conservation technologies, enhancing rainwater infiltration, supporting groundwater recharge, and maintaining natural water systems. These efforts demonstrate the university's commitment to supporting the long-term availability of water resources and environmental sustainability, both within and beyond the campus boundaries.

Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP) actively contributes to strengthening water security through an institutional partnership with the local government, represented by the Regional Drinking Water Utility (Perumda Air Minum Tirta Sago) of Payakumbuh City. This collaboration was formally established through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on April 15, 2025.

Through this partnership, UNP provides academic expertise and access to standardized laboratory testing facilities to support water quality assessments, particularly in ensuring compliance with applicable water quality standards. The collaboration also creates opportunities for the involvement of UNP's Environmental Science Study Programme in preparing Environmental Impact Assessment (AMDAL) documents and conducting water quality testing activities.

This partnership represents UNP's contribution to supporting local government efforts to strengthen water quality monitoring, ensure the safety and suitability of water for public use, and promote the sustainability of clean water provision. Through collaboration between higher education institutions and local government, UNP contributes to enhancing water resource management capacity and protecting public health as part of broader efforts to achieve sustainable water securit

Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP) demonstrates its institutional commitment to promoting water conservation and encouraging efficient water-use practices across the university campus. These efforts are implemented through institutional communication and environmental awareness initiatives aimed at strengthening the collective understanding of the importance of responsible and sustainable water consumption among the university community.

On February 21, 2025, the Rector of UNP, Krismadinata, Ph.D., explicitly encouraged all members of the university community to cultivate resource-saving behaviours, particularly in the use of energy, water, and other resources. This directive forms part of the university's resource-efficiency strategy and represents an institutional effort to promote water conservation in both academic and campus operational activities. The Rector's appeal emphasizes that conserving water is a shared responsibility requiring the active participation of all members of the university community.

In addition to leadership directives, UNP also supports water conservation awareness through visual communication materials, including “Save Water” stickers or posters displayed in campus sanitation facilities, particularly near washbasins and water taps. Placing these educational messages at points where water is directly consumed represents a practical and context-specific environmental communication strategy. These visual reminders encourage students, lecturers, administrative staff, and other campus facility users to consume water according to their actual needs, avoid unnecessary wastage, and adopt water-saving habits in their daily activities.

The use of visual reminders in sanitation facilities also reflects an environmental awareness and behavioural communication approach, whereby conservation messages are repeatedly communicated in locations directly associated with resource consumption. Consequently, the promotion of water conservation is not limited to formal institutional communication but is also incorporated into the everyday spaces and activities of the campus community.

Through the combination of institutional leadership directives and visual educational materials, UNP seeks to foster a campus culture that prioritizes water conservation, resource-use efficiency, and environmental responsibility. These initiatives encourage greater awareness and participation among members of the university community in reducing unnecessary water consumption and supporting sustainable water resource management.

Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP) seeks to enhance public awareness and community participation in water resource conservation through the provision of communication, information, and educational materials emphasizing the importance of efficient and responsible water consumption. This initiative is implemented through the installation of educational stickers and posters carrying the message “Save Water!” in sanitation facilities, particularly in male and female restroom areas across the university campus. The installation of these educational materials represents an environmental awareness campaign aimed at integrating water-saving practices into the daily activities of campus facility users.

These educational materials serve as a medium for disseminating information and strengthening environmental awareness by encouraging facility users to adopt practices that support water conservation and maintain sanitation standards. In addition to promoting efficient water consumption, the educational messages emphasize the importance of proper waste disposal and discourage littering or disposing of waste in toilet drainage systems to prevent blockages and maintain sanitary environmental conditions. This educational approach is intended to foster more responsible water-use behavior and strengthen awareness of the importance of sustainable water resource management.

Through the provision of accessible environmental campaign materials in shared facilities, UNP seeks to broaden the dissemination of water conservation principles among members of the university community and other facility users. This initiative reflects the institution's contribution to fostering a culture of water efficiency, strengthening environmental literacy, and encouraging the involvement of various community groups in safeguarding the sustainability of water resources. Accordingly, the promotion of conscious water usage constitutes part of UNP's broader commitment to developing an environmentally responsible and sustainable campus.