Water Management

Fresh water is a globally scarce resource – less than 1% of all water on Earth is fresh water. Additionally, treatment and pumping of water and wastewater is an energy intensive process. By reducing how much water we use we can save energy and reduce carbon emissions as well as preserving water supplies.

During the 2021/22 academic year, Bangor University used more than 120,034 cubic meters of water. The University sets itself targets to reduce water use as part of its Environmental Management System. Between 2005 and 2022, total water use was reduced by 42.0% per m2 floor area.

Bangor University Water Consumption in litres per m2 Floor Area and per FTE (Students & Staff)

* Including corrected FTE data for 2018/19 and 2019/20

It is important everyone contributes to helping to reduce water use and conserve this precious resource.

Don’t leave taps running unnecessarily and report drips or leaks to maintenance@bangor.ac.uk
Only boil as much water as you need when making your tea or coffee, this will help save energy too

Drinking Water
Bangor University catering outlets will refill your reusable water bottle for free, and there are a number of water dispensers located around campus.