Termez State University (TerSU) applies institutional water-efficiency requirements to minimise water consumption in academic buildings, administrative facilities, student dormitories and service infrastructure.
The university's Water Reuse and Sustainable Water Management Policy requires water-efficient sanitary fixtures in newly constructed and renovated facilities and establishes procedures for water-use monitoring, leak detection, maintenance and sustainable procurement.
1. Applicable Building Standards and Institutional Requirements
The university's water-efficiency measures are supported by the following institutional requirements and relevant national construction regulations:
|
Standard or policy |
Water-efficiency requirements |
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TerSU Water Reuse and Sustainable Water Management Policy |
Requires water-efficient fixtures in new and renovated buildings, monitoring, maintenance and sustainable procurement |
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TerSU Water Conservation Programme |
Establishes water-meter monitoring, leakage prevention, equipment maintenance and efficient water use |
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Uzbekistan SHNQ 2.04.01-22 Internal Water Supply and Wastewater Disposal in Buildings |
National construction standard governing internal water-supply systems, water-consumption calculations, sanitary equipment and water metering |
In practical implementation, the university prioritises low-flow taps, sensor-controlled fittings, low-flush toilets, automatic flushing systems and other water-efficient sanitary appliances during construction, renovation and replacement works.
2. Measured Implementation of Water-Efficient Building Equipment (2025)
|
Sanitary appliance category |
Total units |
Efficient units |
Efficiency coverage |
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Low-flush toilets and automatic flushing systems |
212 |
183 |
86.32% |
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Water-efficient bathroom fixtures, including low-flow and sensor-controlled fittings |
67 |
45 |
67.16% |
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Total |
279 |
228 |
81.72% |
Overall, 228 of 279 inventoried sanitary appliances (81.72%) were classified as water-efficient, while 51 conventional appliances remained.
The installed equipment includes:
- Low-flush toilets and automatic cistern systems to reduce unnecessary flushing water.
- Sensor-controlled taps that automatically regulate water flow.
- Low-flow sanitary fittings that limit unnecessary water consumption.
- Water-efficient bathroom equipment in teaching, administrative and residential buildings.
3. Building Maintenance, Water Monitoring and Renovation Requirements
TerSU maintains a structured inspection and maintenance programme to ensure that building water-efficiency measures remain operational.
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Monitoring activity |
Required frequency |
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Inspection of toilets, taps and sanitary fittings |
Monthly |
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Leakage and malfunction reporting |
Continuous |
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Repair or replacement of defective equipment |
As required |
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Verification of sanitary-appliance inventory |
Twice annually |
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Review of water-efficient equipment performance |
Annually |
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Integration of efficient appliances into building projects |
During procurement and renovation |
The programme is implemented by the Engineering and Technical Services, building managers, dormitory administrators, the Administrative and Economic Department and the Green Campus Coordination Team.
Water-efficient equipment is prioritised when defective fixtures are replaced and when sanitary appliances are purchased for newly constructed or renovated university facilities.
4. Supporting Infrastructure and Measured Water-Conservation Performance
The university also integrates water-conservation infrastructure into campus buildings and surrounding facilities.
In 2025, TerSU documented:
|
Infrastructure or performance indicator |
Result |
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Artesian groundwater abstraction, 2022 baseline |
94,000 m³ |
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Artesian groundwater abstraction, 2025 |
42,280 m³ |
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Reduction in annual groundwater abstraction |
51,720 m³ (55.0%) |
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Rainwater storage reservoirs |
3 units |
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Total rainwater storage capacity |
143 m³ |
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Water-efficient sprinkler devices |
286 units |
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Drip and sprinkler irrigation coverage |
4.2 hectares |
The university's conservation programme combines low-consumption building fixtures, water metering, controlled distribution, maintenance, rainwater harvesting and efficient irrigation.
Between 2022 and 2025, annual artesian groundwater abstraction decreased by 55.0%, from 94,000 m³ to 42,280 m³. This is an institution-wide conservation result rather than a reduction attributable exclusively to building fixtures.
The university's documented building-equipment coverage, renovation requirements, maintenance procedures and broader water-conservation infrastructure demonstrate the practical implementation of institutional measures intended to minimise water use.