Wastewater treatment

Water is too valuable to waste. At JGU, all wastewater generated on campus - from residences, kitchens, labs, and classrooms- is collected and treated at our Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs). Once treated, this water meets strict safety standards and is reused for non-potable purposes like irrigation, toilet flushing, cooling towers, and occasionally construction projects. 

We have 7 sewage treatment plants that have been installed to treat wastewater. 

Sewage treatment is the process of removing contaminants from domestic wastewater, containing mainly sewage plus some wastewater. Physical, chemical, and biological processes are used to remove contaminants and produce treated wastewater that is safe enough for irrigation purposes. 

The water released after use in hostel washrooms, kitchens and residential areas becomes grey water or wastewater. This wastewater is then fed to the sewage treatment plants to undergo various physical, chemical, and biological processes to remove contaminants and produce treated wastewater that is safe enough for horticulture and irrigation purposes. 

Treated sewage is utilized within the premises for gardening, sprinkling, floor washing, dust suppression, truck washing, etc. No water is discharged outside the university. 

This approach reduces pollution, conserves freshwater, and strengthens the internal water cycle. For example, our landscaped gardens thrive on treated water, reducing the need for potable water, while our cooling towers and HVAC systems benefit from recycled water, cutting down energy and water costs. By integrating wastewater treatment into our daily operations, we demonstrate that sustainability and efficiency can go hand-in-hand.