Andreza Kalbusch,Doalcey Antunes Ramos,Diego Antonio Custódio,Carolini Rodrigues, Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina - UDESC, Departamento de Engenharia Civil, andreza@joinville.udesc.br
ABSTRACT
The concern with issues such as sustainability and water conservation was the propeller for the studies to establish a Water Conservation Program at Santa Catarina State University (UDESC). The proposal, based on studies published by the University of São Paulo (USP), aims to manage water consumption through technological oriented activities and behavioral actions. The behavioral actions begin with the analysis of the users of hydraulic and sanitary systems, their needs and desires regarding the use of water at the campus area, and also, through educational campaigns. The technological activities involve the proposition of optimizing water consumption systems, either by replacing conventional equipments for water saving equipments or through water reuse projects. Another technological action is the development of a submetering system at Technological Science Center (CCT) campus area. This paper presents the methodology proposed for the establishment of this Water Conservation Program, and the results achieved so far.
Keywords: water conservation, university campus, sustainability.