Use and Management of Water in A Scarcity Region. The CETYS University Experience in Northwestern Mexico

Isaac Azuz-Adeath; María Elena Romero; Ulises López; Adrián Valdes; Fernanda Aguiar

doi:10.14710/jsp.2023.19968

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14710/jsp.2023.19968

Use and Management of Water in A Scarcity Region. The CETYS University Experience in Northwestern Mexico

*Isaac Azuz-Adeath - Institute for Sustainability Studies (ISS), CETYS University, Director, km 1 Camino Microondas Trinidad, Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico | CETYS University |, Mexico

María Elena Romero - Institute for Sustainability Studies (ISS), CETYS University, Information Coordinator, km 1 Camino Microondas Trinidad, Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico | CETYS University |, Mexico

Ulises López - Institute for Sustainability Studies (ISS), CETYS University, Education Coordinator, km 1 Camino Microondas Trinidad, Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico | CETYS University |, Mexico

Adrián Valdes - Institute for Sustainability Studies (ISS), CETYS University, Networking Coordinator, km 1 Camino Microondas Trinidad, Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico | CETYS University |, Mexico

Fernanda Aguiar - Institute for Sustainability Studies (ISS), CETYS University, Direction Technical Support, km 1 Camino Microondas Trinidad, Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico | CETYS University |, Mexico

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@article{JSP19968,
    author = {Isaac Azuz-Adeath and María Elena Romero and Ulises López and Adrián Valdes and Fernanda Aguiar},
    title = {Use and Management of Water in A Scarcity Region. The CETYS University Experience in Northwestern Mexico},
    journal = {Journal of Sustainability Perspectives},
  volume = {3},
    number = {1},
    year = {2023},
    keywords = {},
    abstract = {  Abstract  .  CETYS University is located in the state of Baja California, Mexico. Water scarcity is the main environmental problem in the region. The historic accumulated rain from 1980 to 2021, shows an average of 200 mm/year, with a long-term drought affecting the zone. Considering this fact, CETYS University works to minimize and make more efficient the use of water in all its facilities. Wastewater treatment plants operated in two campuses provide recycled water (8.5 liters per second) for green areas and general use in restrooms facilities. Recycled water is stored in cistern tanks with a total capacity of 82,000 m 3 , which significantly reduces the need to use external supply of clean city water; also, purification devices give drinking water for students, academics, administrative, and service personnel. Water-efficient appliance usage is a priority in CETYS policies. Considering hand washing taps, toilet flushes, and men's urinals, nearly 88% of the devices are water-efficient. CETYS University complies with the official regulations for preventing pollution from wastewater generated inside campuses. Wastewater goes to the internal treatment plant or the Municipality treatment facilities. Water management at CETYS is a priority to contribute to regional sustainability.   Keyword:      Water Scarcity, Water Management, Wastewater Treatment, Regional Sustainability   },
   issn = {2797-7137},   pages = {91--98}  doi = {10.14710/jsp.2023.19968},
    url = {https://ejournal2.undip.ac.id/index.php/jsp/article/view/19968}
}

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Abstract. CETYS University is located in the state of Baja California, Mexico. Water scarcity is the main environmental problem in the region. The historic accumulated rain from 1980 to 2021, shows an average of 200 mm/year, with a long-term drought affecting the zone. Considering this fact, CETYS University works to minimize and make more efficient the use of water in all its facilities. Wastewater treatment plants operated in two campuses provide recycled water (8.5 liters per second) for green areas and general use in restrooms facilities. Recycled water is stored in cistern tanks with a total capacity of 82,000 m³, which significantly reduces the need to use external supply of clean city water; also, purification devices give drinking water for students, academics, administrative, and service personnel. Water-efficient appliance usage is a priority in CETYS policies. Considering hand washing taps, toilet flushes, and men's urinals, nearly 88% of the devices are water-efficient. CETYS University complies with the official regulations for preventing pollution from wastewater generated inside campuses. Wastewater goes to the internal treatment plant or the Municipality treatment facilities. Water management at CETYS is a priority to contribute to regional sustainability.

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Water Scarcity, Water Management, Wastewater Treatment, Regional Sustainability

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