Water Management

Students do field work in a river

Long Term Objectives

  • Increase the use of recycled water for non-potable use at UNL by 50%.

  • Decrease the use of potable water use by 25%. 

Short Term Objectives

  • Install water meters to measure water use across all UNL buildings.

  • Develop water conservation education plan in conjunction with the UNL Office of Sustainability, UNL Housing, Lincoln Water System, and other UNL & local entities.

  • Make specific changes to UNL building design guidelines for new and renovated buildings to promote water efficient practices and fixtures.

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Alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: #6 Clean Water and Sanitation; #10 Reduced Inequalities; #17 Partnerships for the Goals

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