
The 85 water fountains we have across our campuses to ensure our staff and students have access to fresh drinking water.
Backflow prevention (inspected annually) across our Hamiton campus to protect the water supply from potential contamination.
Monitoring and auditing by Hamilton City Council of wastewater from our Science labs and Aquatic Centre.

Our dedicated research group within the School of Engineering focused on providing clean water for communities, businesses and industry.
Our work with NIWA to improve the treatment of wastewater in rural communities.
Our collaborative work with iwi on freshwater issues through Te Waiora (a joint freshwater research institute which is now part of the Environmental Research Institute).

Our new facility in Tauranga dedicated to macroalgal research which will help our people advance their work in wastewater bioremediation with community partners.
Over 70 visits and tours in 2021 to our Coastal Research Field Station in Tauranga.