Telkom University Enhances Sustainability with Centralized IPAL Infrastructure and Recycled Water Utilization

Every building at Telkom University is equipped with a sewage disposal system for both toilets and laboratories. The treated water from these various systems is then channeled to a water filtering section before entering the final reservoir, Lake Tekno. A breakthrough lies in the utilization of this recycled water for a wider range of purposes, from watering gardens and flushing toilets to washing vehicles, irrigating productive land, aquaculture, and the newly developed supplies for a water park and drinking water sources.

Wastewater from Cafetaria Installation

A primary focus remains on the treatment of specific waste streams. Waste from cafeterias, which contains grease and detergents, and laboratory waste that may contain heavy metals and inorganic chemicals, are handled by separate, specially designed installations to neutralize hazardous substances before being released into the public drainage system.

With this infrastructure, Telkom University not only meets safe wastewater quality standards but also optimizes every drop of treated water for non-consumptive needs, reducing dependence on clean municipal water and creating a sustainable campus ecosystem.

keywords: Sustainable Wastewater Management, Resource Optimization, Environmental Innovation