Amity University Haryana uses subterranean bore wells, to extract all the water required for domestic and drinking purposes on campus. Recycled water is used for irrigation, gardening, chiller plant cooling towers, and civil construction projects.

An overview of campus water consumption and management is provided below:

• Water Source: The University primarily relies on underground bore wells to extract water for domestic and drinking purposes on its campus. Water from these bore wells is stored in six underground water tanks, each with a capacity of 50,000 liters. The university extracts approximately 3 lac (300,000) liters of water daily from these bore wells.
• Recycled Water: In addition to bore well water, recycled water is used for purposes such as flushing, gardening, cooling towers for chiller plants, and civil construction projects. This is a sustainable practice to reduce the demand on fresh groundwater.
• Water Usage: The university uses approximately 3 lakh (300,000) gallons of water each day, with the majority of this water coming from the bore wells. The total water usage includes water for domestic, drinking, and other campus needs.
• Overhead Tanks: The overhead tanks on campus are equipped with sensors that detect when water levels are low and automatically refill them with water from the bore wells. This ensures a continuous and reliable supply of water for the university's 4653 people, including staff, faculty, housekeepers, and students.

Efficient water management is crucial, especially in regions where groundwater resources are relied upon for daily needs. Monitoring water usage, promoting recycling, and installing water meters are all steps in the right direction to conserve and manage water resources responsibly.

Types of Wastewater & its Treatment

Amity University campus is committed to implementing a sustainable water consumption system. Using sewage treatment plants (STPs) and effluent treatment plants (ETPs) to treat wastewater is a responsible and environmentally friendly approach.

ETP

ETP Laundry

Pump Room

Oxidation Pond

These initiatives not only promote water conservation but also contribute to reducing the environmental footprint of the campus. It's important to continue monitoring and maintaining these systems to ensure their effectiveness and long-term sustainability.

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• Impact of Society

Plantation Drive under the campaign of “MISSION GREEN”

On the occasion of 75th Independence Day, Plantation Drive at AUH Campus was conducted by Amity School of Earth and Environmental Studies in collaboration with the Horticulture Department. The event was conducted to create awareness towards the importance and benefits of environmental conservation and plantation including use of each parts of neem plants in our daily life. Faculty discussed the urgency of latest techniques that would benefit mankind by by creating solution which is beneficial to both environment and society and expressed concerns for environmental restoration, Green Energy, and environmental conservation.

Through the MISSION GREEN we motivate our youth to protect the environment and hope that we will be successful.The First Phase of plantation has been successfully completed on August 15, 2021 under the supervision of Prof. I.S. Thakur & Dr. Viveak Ballyan and Second Phase was be scheduled on August 27, 2021.Under the plantation drive, 150 trees (Neem, Papri, Alstonia (Chitvan) and Jamun) were planted at along the boundary wall from Gate No. 3 towards Hostel Backside and up to STP Plant and also along the boundary wall from Gate No. 2 towards Amity Dog Academy total 75 trees were planted.Team members of the Environmental and Consumer Protection Foundation (ECPF) (approx. 20 numbers) and the faculties, staff members and students participated in plantation drive and they were highly interested to become part of the Green mission.

plantation Drive at Amity University Haryana

Environment Consciousness Program conducted in collaboration with Garg Foundation, Noida

प्यास” : A Social Welfare Drive"

Students of Amity of School of Liberal Arts Amity University Haryana organized a social welfare drive, "प्यास" on 22nd May 2022 to provide bottled mineral water and bottled soda water to the people working on construction sites. Mehak Chopra, Akshat Srivastava, Jayshree Kaushik, Siddharth Mittal and Jatin Dhanda, students of B.A.(H) English visited various places near Gurgaon and interacted with workers working in the hot weather and scorching summer. During this drive,they got to know the plight of these people and about their strong will power to work beyond their capabilities so that they can make both ends meet and feed their families. Along with the bottled water, these students talked to them to bring a smile on their faces and promised to come back next month with some new initiatives for these people.

A social welfare drive, "प्यास" on 22nd May 2022 to provide bottled water to the people working on construction sites.

A social welfare drive, "प्यास" on 22nd May 2022 to provide bottled soda water to the people working on construction sites.

A social welfare drive to provide Clean Water and Food to Children at Construction Site

Guest Lecture “Nanotechnology: A prospective towards cleaner environment”, conducted on 24th Sept 2021

The Guest Lecture “Nanotechnology: A prospective towards cleaner environment” was conducted on 24-Sep-2021 by Amity School of Science Engineering and Technology. To let students, scholars know how can nanoparticles, nanomaterials be used as a remedy in treating day to day problems like water treatment, chemical oxygen demand, mutagenicity, impacting photosynthesis, inhibiting plant growth etc. Nanocomposites are intelligent to eliminate bacteria, viruses, and inorganic and organic pollutants from wastewater due to precise binding action. Water purification methods are the focus and attention of the many scientist and governmental agencies.

Innovation Strategy for Universities to Create Opportunities of Entrepreneurship in Mitigating Environmental Issues on National Pollution Control Day 02-12th -2021

Amity School of Earth and Environmental Sciences (ASEES), Amity University Haryana along with Institute Innovation Council (IICs), takes the opportunity to celebrate National Pollution Control Day on 2 December 2021 by organizing an online webinar and panel discussion with eminent Keynote Speaker Dr. B K Sahu, Regional Manager & Head, NRDC - Intellectual Property and Innovation Centre, Innovation Valley, Vishakhapatnam, GoI on the “Topic: Innovation Strategy for Universities to Create Opportunities of Entrepreneurship in Mitigating Environmental Issues”.

Webinar on “Green Technologies for mitigation of Global Warming & Climate Change” on 4th April 2022

The Department of Civil Engineering, Amity School of Engineering Department (ASET) coordinated a Webinar on “Green Technologies for mitigation of Global Warming & Climate Change” The theme was on increasing trend of average temperature of the air near Earth’s surface, the threat of global warming appears to be true. Research and Scientific studies have revealed that the global atmosphere concentrations of Carbon Dioxide, (CO2), Methane (CH4) and Nitrous Oxide (N2O) have increased due to anthropogenic activities. These gases are called Green House Gases (GHGs) responsible for increasing global average temperature and causes adverse effects on ecosystem. The coordinators were Dr HRP Yadav, Professor and Head, Civil Dept. Ms Sakshi Gupta, Assistant Professor and Dr Tanvi Gupta, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, ASET

Society Outreach Program or Awareness Program(Role play and Plantation drive)- Jamia Public School, Pataudi

Global warming and excessive raise in Earth temperature is the biggest problem in present times. We are lacking in protecting the sources of water and Poor hand hygiene leading to many water borne diseases in children. So with this inspiration B.Sc Nursing IV sem students from Amity college of nursing were planned to conduct Mass awareness programme in Jami Public school, Bhiwadi.

On the occasion of WHO Day, 18 students from B.Sc Nursing IV sem, Amity college of Nursing, ACON were conducted mass awareness programme on Save water & Hand Hygiene at Jamia Public school located in Pataudi. Role play was organised and conducted systematically for primary school students on the following topics:

• Importance of water
• Hand Hygiene
• Water borne diseases and its prevention
• Plantation drive

Mr. Abdul Khalid, Head master of Jamia Public school was a convener of this event and coordinated with nursing students and helped to convey the message of school children.

Role play on Save water by Amity College of Nursing students news published in Newspaper - (Date:8th April 2022)

Amity college of Nursing students and faculty inaugurated plantation drive

Plantation by Nursing students

Group Photo of Amity college of Nursing students with Jami Public school, Patuadi children and Teaching faculties during the stage programme

Creating Awareness through News & Social Media

Dr Kushagra Rajendra, HoD, Amity School of Earth and Environmental Sciences actively participate in creating awareness about the impact of festivals in India, Governmental policies on the environment through interviews conducted by News Channels and through Social media. Some of the links to these news reports are listed below:

Unnat Bharat Abhiyan- Society Outreach Research Project funded by Ministry of Human Resource Development

Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Government of India has launched the national program called Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA), with the vision to involve professional and higher educational institutions in the development process of rural areas in the country to achieve sustainable development and better quality of life. Indian Institute of Technology, Hauz Khas, New Delhi has been designated to be the National Coordinating Institute by the Ministry. Amity University Haryana has been selected to participate in UBA as a Participating Institute (PI) by MHRD. Under the UBA program AUH has selected the following five villages to conduct developmental activities

• Chandla
• Fazalwas
• Gwalior
• Kukrola
• Fakharpur

Household Survey to know the condition of their daily life and activities was conducted, Sanitation and water condition was an important aspect covered under the project and solutions for better conditions were proposed.

Research plays a crucial role in advancing progress toward Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6), which focuses on ensuring clean water and sanitation for all. At Amity University Haryana we thrive to do Research that provides policymakers, governments, and organizations with the necessary information and data to make informed decisions about water and sanitation management. It helps identify gaps, assess needs, and develop evidence-based strategies and policies to achieve the goal. Faculty members are involved in various cutting edge research related to water purification and conservation. Some of the research topics are as follows:

• Influence of Geogenic vs Anthropogenic Pollutants on Ground Water Quality in Igneous Aquifer in Dalton Ganj, Jharkhand, India (Tentative)
• Ground Water Quality Assesment over Selected Sites of West Bengal (Tentative)
• Development & Characterization of Mixed Micellar Lipid Formulation for Bioavailability Enhancement of Poorly Water Soluble Hepatoprotective  Phytoconstituent
• Revisiting Ground Water Laws in India for Sustainable Resource Management.
• Integrated Urban Water Management System for Smart City, Case Study – Gwalior- Urban Water Resource Planning and Management Approaches – A Case Study of Gondia District (MHS)
• Synthesis, Characterization and application of Cobalt Zinc nanoferrites in water purification.
• Development and evaluation of Chitosan-based polyelectrolyte complexes as coagulants for simulated industrial paint wastewater treatment.
• Synthesis and characterization of calcium and cobalt doped mG-zN ferrites for water purification.
• Use of Modified Rice Husk : A Potential Matrix for Water Purification.
• Study of Groundwater Contamination in Manesar and its Effect on Health.
• A comparative study for heavy metal removal efficiency of nanoparticle and nanocomposite from wastewater
• Nanobiocomposite and piezophotocatalyst for remediation of chromium and organic pollutants from Tannery wastewater.

The faculty members have collaborations with leading research labs and institutions for conducting the research work at AUH. Some of our collaborators are:

• Dr. Syed Hamim Jeelani, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Koneru Lalshmaiah Education Foundation, Deemed to be University, Vaddeswaram-522502, Andhra Pradesh
• Dr. Neeraj Kumar Sethiya, Associate Professor, DIT University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
• Prof (Dr ) Bharti Kumar, Director, Centre for environmental Law Policy & Research, NLU, Delhi
• Dr. Khalid Hassan, Associate Profesor, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

Some of the high impact research publications are listed below:

• Joshi T, Parkash O, Krishan G. CFD modeling for slurry flow through a horizontal pipe bend at different Prandtl number. Int J Hydrogen Energy 2022;47(56):23731-23750.
• Punia P, Aggarwal RK, Kumar R, Dhar R, Thakur P, Thakur A. Adsorption of Cd and Cr ions from industrial wastewater using Ca doped Ni–Zn nanoferrites: Synthesis, characterization and isotherm analysis. Ceram Int 2022;48(13):18048-18056.
• Fadnavis S, Chavan P, Joshi A, Sonbawne SM, Acharya A, Devara PCS, et al. Tropospheric warming over the northern Indian Ocean caused by South Asian anthropogenic aerosols: Possible impact on the upper troposphere and lower stratosphere. Atmos Chem Phys 2022;22(11):7179-7191.
• Gupta A, Kumar M, Ghosh P, Swati, Thakur IS. Risk assessment of a municipal extended aeration activated sludge treatment plant using physico-chemical and in vitro bioassay analyses. Environ Technol Innov 2022;26.
• Sonbawne SM, Fadnavis S, Vijayakumar K, Devara PCS, Chavan P. Phase-Resolved Lockdown Features of Pollution Parameters Over an Urban and Adjoining Rural Region During COVID-19. Front Environ Sci 2022;10.
• Thakur P, Chahar D, Thakur A. Visible light assisted photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue dye using Ni doped Co-Zn nanoferrites. Adv Nano Res 2022;12(4):415-426.
• Parkash O, kumar A, Sikarwar BS. CFD modeling of slurry flow erosion wear rate through mitre pipe bend. Proc Inst Mech Eng Part C J Mech Eng Sci 2022;236(5):2256-2267.
• Singh R, Kumar N, Mehra R, Walia A, Kumar H, Sharma K, et al. Colorimetric assay for visual determination of imidacloprid in water and fruit samples using asparagine modified gold nanoparticles. J Iran Chem Soc 2022;19(2):599-607.
• Thakur A, Punia P, Dhar R, Aggarwal RK, Thakur P. Separation of cadmium and chromium heavy metals from industrial wastewater by using Ni-Zn nanoferrites. Adv Nano Res 2022;12(5):457-465.
• Khan AA, Pant NC, Joshi R, Devara PCS. Chemical and isotopic variability of Bhagirathi river water (Upper Ganga), Uttarakhand, India. Ecological Significance of River Ecosystems: Challenges and Management Strategies; 2022. p. 133-146.
• Ghosh D, Kumari S, Majumder S. Role of Graphene Oxide Based Nanocomposites in Arsenic Purification from Ground Water. Eng Mater 2022:369-388.
• Sharma K, Vaya D, Prasad G, Surolia PK. Photocatalytic process for oily wastewater treatment: a review. Int J Environ Sci Technol 2022.
• Yadav R, Chundawat TS, Rawat P, Rao GK, Vaya D. Photocatalytic degradation of malachite green dye by ZnO and ZnO–β-cyclodextrin nanocomposite. Bull Mater Sci 2021;44(4).
• Photocatalytic degradation of malachite green dye by using β-cyclodextrin based nanocomposites. AIP Conference Proceedings; 2021.
• Kumar V, Srivastava S, Thakur IS. Enhanced recovery of polyhydroxyalkanoates from secondary wastewater sludge of sewage treatment plant: Analysis and process parameters optimization. Bioresour Technol Rep 2021;15.
• Verma M, Mitan M, Kim H, Vaya D. Efficient photocatalytic degradation of Malachite green dye using facilely synthesized cobalt oxide nanomaterials using citric acid and oleic acid. J Phys Chem Solids 2021;155.
• Thapa R, Sai K, Saha D, Kushwaha D, Aswal VK, Ghosh Moulick R, et al. Synthesis and characterization of a nanoemulsion system for solubility enhancement of poorly water soluble non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. J Mol Liq 2021;334.
• Dhingra D, Behera K, Bhawna, Pandey S. Formation of water-in-oil microemulsions within a hydrophobic deep eutectic solvent. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2021;23(17):10629-10635.
• Parkash O, Kumar A, Sikarwar BS. CFD Modeling Of Slurry Pipeline At Different Prandtl Numbers. J Therm Eng 2021;7(4):952-969.
• Bouarroudj T, Aoudjit L, Djahida L, Zaidi B, Ouraghi M, Zioui D, et al. Photodegradation of tartrazine dye favored by natural sunlight on pure and (Ce, Ag) co-doped ZnO catalysts. Water Sci Technol 2021;83(9):2118-2134.
• Tripathy G, Goswami S, Das PP. Late Permian species diversity of the genus Glossopteris in and around Himgir, Ib River Basin, Odisha, India, with a clue on palaeoclimate and palaeoenvironment. Arab J Geosci 2021;14(8).
• Srivastava AK, Bhoyar PD, Kanawade VP, Devara PCS, Thomas A, Soni VK. Improved air quality during COVID-19 at an urban megacity over the Indo-Gangetic Basin: From stringent to relaxed lockdown phases. Urban Clim 2021;36.
• Reddy BS, Narayana PL, Maurya AK, Gupta V, Reddy YH, Alrefaei AF, et al. Modeling cyclic volatile methylsiloxanes removal efficiency from wastewater by ZnO-coated aluminum anode using artificial neural networks. J King Saud Univ Sci 2021;33(2).
• Punia P, Bharti MK, Chalia S, Dhar R, Ravelo B, Thakur P, et al. Recent advances in synthesis, characterization, and applications of nanoparticles for contaminated water treatment- A review. Ceram Int 2021;47(2):1526-1550.
• Chahar D, Taneja S, Bisht S, Kesarwani S, Thakur P, Thakur A, et al. Photocatalytic activity of cobalt substituted zinc ferrite for the degradation of methylene blue dye under visible light irradiation. J Alloys Compd 2021;851.
• Bhardwaj R, Sharma A, Ghosh S, Mani N, Kumar K. Time Period of the Vibration of the Circular Plate with Circular Variation Both in Thickness and Density. Math Probl Eng 2021;2021.

Research publications by Ph D Scholar

Amity University Haryana has implemented a comprehensive set of preventative measures to avoid water pollution and ensure the safety of its water system. These practices contribute to maintaining a clean and sustainable environment.

The procedures mentioned are summarized as follows:

These measures collectively demonstrate a strong commitment to water quality and environmental sustainability at Amity University Haryana. They are crucial for ensuring the health and well-being of the university's campus and its surrounding environment.

STP Plant at Amity University Haryana

RO Plant | Drinking Water Facility

Water Conscious Building Standards

The approach taken by the AUH in maintaining zero water discharge campuses is commendable and aligns with sustainable and environmentally conscious practices. The recycling and treatment of water for various purposes like horticulture and sanitation instead of discharging it outside the campus, helps in conserving water resources and reducing environmental impact.

Conducting annual internal audits is a good practice to ensure that the water treatment facilities such as Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs), Reverse Osmosis (RO) Water Plants, and Effluent Treatment Plants are functioning effectively. Regular inspection helps identify any issues, maintain compliance with regulation and ensure the quality and efficiency of the water treatment processes.

Moreover, the restoration of groundwater suitable for drinking and utilizing government-supplied water from plants also contributes to sustainability and responsible water management. This comprehensive approach not only reduced water wastage but also promotes a self-sustaining system within the campus. Consistently monitoring, maintenance and adherence to such practices not only benefits the immediate environment but also serves as a model for other institutions aiming to implement sustainable water management systems.

An outline of every technique described is provided below:

6.Continue using cutting-edge water-saving technologies like rainwater collection, water reusing, etc.:

Implementing advanced technologies, such as rainwater collection and water reuse systems, can significantly reduce the demand for fresh water and lower utility costs. These technologies are at the forefront of water conservation efforts and can make a substantial impact on sustainability.

Overall, the university's approach seems comprehensive and aligned with best practices in water efficiency and sustainability. It's important to continually monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of these methods and make adjustments as needed to achieve long-term water conservation goals.

Throughout the aforementioned interventions, the campus continues to support student, faculty, and staff initiatives to establish sustainable water usage systems. Additionally, the National Building Standard Code 2005–2016's building standards to minimize water use is utilized.

Amity University Haryana (AUH) is clearly committed to water conservation and sustainability through a range of initiatives and practices. The main water-saving strategies and actions that AUH has implemented are outlined below:

• Continuous Water Availability: AUH ensures that water is available round-the-clock for various purposes, including drinking, which discourages unnecessary water storage during a crisis.
• Diversified Water Sources: The university utilizes water from multiple sources, including wells, bore wells, rainwater, and recycled water. This reduces the institution's dependence on a single water source.
• Rainwater Harvesting: All units on campus, including academic buildings, dormitories, faculty/staff housing, and the military training complex, are designed to facilitate groundwater recharge through rainwater collection. Stormwater is channeled into rain pits designed for this purpose, preventing waterlogging and wastage.
• Leak Detection and Maintenance: AUH promptly addresses water leaks and conducts regular maintenance to minimize water loss.
• Laundry Services: The university provides laundry services for both residents and workers, with wastewater from laundry operations being recycled for further use.
• Canteen and Mess Practices: Utensils from canteens and mess facilities are cleaned in batches to conserve water.
• Student Awareness: AUH conducts awareness programs and displays posters to educate students about responsible water usage, particularly during activities like brushing, shaving, and bathing.
• Automated Water Tanks: The university has installed sensor-based, automated water tanks with 24-hour monitoring of water levels. This system ensures efficient water management and helps prevent overflow.

Overall, AUH has taken comprehensive measures to minimize water consumption and maximize water reuse, reducing the burden on local water sources and promoting sustainable water practices on its campus.

Water Harvesting at AUH

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