Efforts to use water more sustainably have led to a focus on conservation and efficiency. Required by NC State Executive Order 26, the University has developed a Long-Term Water Efficiency Plan, which identifies many opportunities to conserve water. UNC is also promoting behavioral changes, including water conservation and proper watering techniques, through education.
Infrastructure upgrades are continually improving water efficiency across campus. These upgrades include the installation of dual-flush toilets, optimization of cooling towers, recycling of sample water at cooling towers, closed loop water systems, and addition of rain sensors to irrigation controllers.
Water-saving technologies in use at UNC: