Water Consumption [Statistics] (6.2)

Measuring total water use (inbound treated / extracted sources) relative to campus population to evaluate efficiency. 

Introduction: 

Al-Ahliyya Amman University (AAU) applies a comprehensive and governance-based statistical framework to monitor water consumption in alignment with Sustainable Development Goal 6. The university systematically measures all inbound water—treated, extracted, and reused—through smart metering systems and institutional reporting mechanisms that ensure accuracy, transparency, and consistency across all campus units. 

AAU’s monitoring process is guided by officially approved policies and procedures that define the methodology for measuring total water use relative to campus population. Monthly analytical reports generated by the Sustainability and Global Ranking Center provide a reliable basis for evaluating consumption patterns, enabling the university to assess efficiency and identify opportunities for enhanced resource stewardship. 

Through this structured system, water consumption data is reviewed on an ongoing basis to ensure that usage remains aligned with institutional sustainability targets. The correlation between population size and total water demand is analyzed through an integrated tracking model that supports evidence-based decision-making in infrastructure planning, operational management, and conservation initiatives. 

This methodological approach strengthens AAU’s commitment to responsible resource management and reinforces its contributions to SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). By prioritizing transparency, systematic monitoring, and institutional governance, AAU maintains a robust and adaptive water-consumption measurement system that supports long-term sustainability and campus-wide accountability. 


Impact Evaluation & Development Plan 

1. Performance Evaluation
   
   • Baseline (2023–2024): total consumption / population. 
   • Efficiency Trend: Annual per capita consumption reduced by over 7% compared to the previous period. 
   • Source Composition: 80% treated municipal water, 15% recycled water, 5% rainwater harvesting. 
   • Operational Coverage: 100% of university buildings equipped with smart water meters. 
   • Monitoring System: Monthly digital reporting integrated with sustainability dashboard to track consumption by zone and building. 
   • Impact: Demonstrable reduction in freshwater dependency and improved efficiency metrics per student and per m². 
   
   
2. Development Actions
   

   Action 1: Upgrade existing water metering systems into an AI-enabled monitoring platform to predict peak usage periods and optimize supply-demand balance. 

   Action 2: Expand rainwater harvesting and greywater reuse systems to increase the share of non-potable water used for irrigation to 30% by 2026. 

   Action 3: Implement water efficiency labeling for facilities and departments to incentivize conservation performance and behavioral accountability. 

   Action 4: Integrate student research projects on water optimization into real-time campus monitoring, linking academic output with operational performance. 

   Action 5: Launch an annual “Water Efficiency Week” campaign combining technical audits, awareness workshops, and competitions to further reduce consumption by at least 5% annually. 

   
   
3. Benchmarking & Best Practice
   

   AAU benchmarks its sustainability literacy assessment model against top institutions such as University of British Columbia (Canada), University of Cambridge (UK), and University of Gothenburg (Sweden) recognized for their structured evaluation of sustainability learning outcomes. 

   Adopted Practices: 

   • Regular administration of sustainability literacy surveys; 
   • Integration of SDG assessment in student course evaluations; 
   • Use of evidence-based reporting and impact visualization dashboards. 

   Localization: AAU adapts these global models to Jordan’s educational context through the Sustainability Literacy and Engagement Framework, ensuring cultural relevance and alignment with the National Education Strategy 2022–2030. 

   Future Goal (by 2028): 
   Establish the AAU Sustainability Competence Observatory, dedicated to measuring, benchmarking, and publishing sustainability literacy and behavioral data for the entire university community. 

   
   

Institutional Integration Summary 

Water consumption monitoring is fully institutionalized within AAU’s Sustainability and Global Ranking Center, ensuring that water data directly informs sustainability planning, reporting, and compliance. The center collaborates with the Facilities and Engineering Departments to analyze monthly performance and implement corrective actions where anomalies occur. 

This integration guarantees continuous improvement through a Plan–Do–Check–Act (PDCA) framework, aligning resource management with the university’s environmental policy. All consumption data feed into the Annual Sustainability Report and the SDG6 Executive Report, ensuring verifiable evidence for international ranking submissions. 

By combining governance, technology, and education, AAU demonstrates measurable progress toward responsible and efficient water use, positioning itself as a leading model for sustainable campus management and a strong regional contributor to SDG 6 targets.