They might swap out old pipes and add sensors to toilets
A university has been awarded over half a million pounds to roll out new water-saving measures.
The funds for Anglia Ruskin University’s Cambridge campus come from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
This is part of the Greater Cambridge Water Efficiency Programme, which councils and the government launched to help reduce strain on local water supplies.
Cambridge often ranks as the driest city in the UK, getting about half as much rain as average across the country, and East England faces serious water stress.
ARU also has a campus in Chelmsford and focuses on sustainability
The university has already committed to highlighting sustainability through its teaching and research.
With this funding, they plan to replace pipework at their Cambridge site and install smart sub-meters along with various smart shower and toilet sensors.
The goal is to cut down water use, spot leaks early, and encourage students and staff to be more mindful about water use.
The Environment Agency will keep track of how much water is saved.
James Rolfe, ARU’s chief operating officer, said: “We are keenly aware of the water stress experienced by Cambridge and the wider region, which will only intensify as our climate changes.”
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