Termez State University (TerSU) maintains institutional cooperation with local and regional government authorities in Surkhandarya Region, Uzbekistan, to promote water security, sustainable water-resource management, groundwater protection, wastewater treatment and environmental conservation.
1. Cooperation with Regional Water Management and Environmental Authorities
TerSU cooperates with the Surkhandarya Regional Water Management Department and the Regional Department of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change on water conservation and environmental sustainability initiatives.
The cooperation includes:
- Joint seminars and educational activities on sustainable water-resource management.
- Environmental monitoring and protection of local water resources.
- Public awareness campaigns promoting responsible water consumption.
- Community activities supporting water conservation and pollution prevention.
- Exchange of environmental research findings and monitoring information with regional authorities.
These partnerships connect the university's scientific expertise with regional government initiatives addressing water scarcity and environmental protection.
2. Cooperation with the Surkhandarya Hydrogeological Station
TerSU maintains cooperation with the Surkhandarya Hydrogeological Station regarding the regulated extraction and management of groundwater resources.
The university holds a special groundwater-use permit issued through the relevant hydrogeological authority.
Its groundwater-management activities include monitoring artesian water extraction, implementing water-saving technologies, controlling water distribution and reducing unnecessary groundwater consumption.
This arrangement supports regulatory oversight and responsible use of groundwater resources.
3. Partnership with Termiz Shahar Suv Oqava State Unitary Enterprise
TerSU maintains an operational agreement with Termiz Shahar Suv Oqava, the municipal wastewater management enterprise.
The agreement covers the collection, treatment and management of wastewater generated by university facilities.
Wastewater is transferred through the municipal sewerage network to authorised treatment infrastructure, where mechanical, biological and advanced treatment processes are applied.
The partnership supports the prevention of untreated wastewater discharge, environmental protection and the safe management of wastewater resources.
4. Government Cooperation on Environmental Monitoring and Community Engagement
TerSU collaborates with regional ecology, water-management and forestry authorities in conducting environmental awareness activities, ecological monitoring and community engagement programmes.
University researchers and students participate in environmental initiatives addressing water conservation, sustainable resource use and protection of local ecosystems.
The university also shares relevant scientific observations and environmental monitoring findings with local government bodies and community organisations, contributing to regional environmental management and informed water-security planning.
These collaborations are consistent with the university's Water Reuse and Sustainable Water Management Policy and its commitment to SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation.