Regarding technologies for sustainable water extraction from aquifers, lakes, and rivers, NCUE focuses on the storage and utilisation of rainwater and the use of abundant local underground aquifers to meet the water needs of our staff and students. We ensure that they are able to access and understand the concepts of sustainable development and water resources management, thereby facilitating the protection and restoration of water-related ecosystems.

1. Constructed a detention basin:

The artificial Bai-Sha Lake, with an area of approximately 9,000 m², functions as a detention basin when it rains. It collects rainwater and absorbs water discharged from the surrounding buildings and green spaces. The collected water is then used in sprinkler irrigations for the lawns and flowerbeds on campus.

The above picture shows NCUE's  Bai-Sha Lake  is with cultural characteristics of the storage tank.

2. Installed devices for a sustainable water circulation system:

The rainwater storage and water supply system involves the intercepting and storing of rainwater by tapping on the natural terrain or using artificial methods. The rainwater is then reused as miscellaneous domestic water after a simple purification treatment. The reutilisation of rainwater serves as an alternative and supplementary source of domestic water and a source of water storage for firefighting.

Rainwater detention basin: Rainwater is recycled for use in the sprinkler irrigation system

3. In 2020, NCUE utilised120,434 m³ and 570,888 m³ of tap water and groundwater, respectively, for a total water consumption of 691,322 m³. In terms of water consumption, tap water and groundwater accounted for 17.4% and 82.6%, respectively. Our consumption of water from underground aquifers in 2020 was as follows:

   SDG6.5.3 Off-campus water conservation support Year: 2019 or 2020

SDG6.5.5 Cooperation on water security