Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University builds farm pond to recycle wastewater from its hostels
Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University has constructed a 1.25-acre farm pond to recycle wastewater from its student hostels. The treated water is used to support agricultural activities and sustainable farming practices on campus.
Why it matters
The project serves as a model for sustainable water management and circular economy practices within large educational institutions.
Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University builds farm pond to recycle wastewater from its hostels TIRUCHI Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University (DSU), Perambalur, has built a farm pond spread across 1.25 acres on its campus to treat and recycle wastewater and promote natural farming practices. Wastewater from the hostels housing approximately 15,000 students is diverted to the pond after being treated, according to DSU chancellor A. Srinivasan. As part of this initiative, wastewater collected from 60 locations across the campus is treated through a sewage treatment system and fed to the pond through pipelines.
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