Preventing Water System Pollution

 

SDG 6.3.2

In addition to treating wastewater, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University is committed to preventing water pollution — particularly toxic and hazardous waste — from entering the sewer or water system. To achieve this, the University has established comprehensive policies, procedures, and incident response measures.

The University complies with strict waste disposal measures under its Hazardous Waste Disposal Policy (2022). This policy ensures there is no leakage of hazardous or toxic substances into the water system by requiring proper handling, packing, and labelling of all hazardous waste in accordance with the Environmental Quality (Scheduled Wastes) Regulations 2005 issued by the Department of Environment (DOE), Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability. Once prepared, waste is stored in the University’s centralised chemical storage facility before being collected twice a year by an outsourced licensed contractor for treatment and disposal. All waste is measured and recorded. The University also conducts scheduled preventive maintenance on sewerage systems to prevent blockages, leakages, or accidental discharges into the water system.

 

Procedures implemented in preventing water pollution at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University.

 

Hazardous Waste Disposal Policy (2022)

 

Finally, to address accidents and incidents, the University’s Hazardous Waste Disposal Policy also outlines detailed spill response procedures. These include:  

  • immediate evacuation and notification of safety officers for large or extremely hazardous spills,  
  • turning off ignition sources for flammable substances, and  
  • using appropriate absorbents or spill kits for small spills such as acids, caustics, formaldehyde, or mercury.  

All contaminated material is securely collected, double-bagged, and disposed of as hazardous waste, with temporary storage in well-ventilated areas until proper pickup. These measures ensure that accidental spills are contained, neutralised, and prevented from reaching the sewer or water system.

Through these combined preventive, maintenance, and emergency response processes, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University actively safeguards against water pollution, including risks arising from unexpected accidents or incidents on campus.