Free Drinking Water

Ensuring Free Access to Clean Drinking Water for Everyone: A Commitment to Health and Sustainability

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is committed to providing free drinking water to its students, staff, and visitors across all campuses. Till date, the university has installed 700+ water dispensers, fountains, and coolers in strategic locations, including academic buildings, hostels, libraries, and recreational areas, ensuring easy access to clean water for everyone.

To maintain high water quality standards, these facilities are equipped with advanced filtration and purification systems, such as reverse osmosis (RO) and Ultraviolet (UV) treatment, effectively removing contaminants and ensuring safe drinking water. Regular maintenance schedules are in place to ensure optimal functionality, with periodic inspections and servicing conducted to address any issues promptly.

The physical and chemical parameters like color, Alkalinity, pH value, Taste and odor, Turbidity, Total dissolved solids, Calcium, Chlorine, and Total coliform are checked for testing of water quality and all the tested parameters are under the acceptable standard range.

Jivamritam Water Purification System Developed by Amrita

The Jivamritam system has a dual sand-and-activated-carbon filter to remove suspended particles and turbidity, followed by micron filters of five-micron and one-micron filtration. Each system also includes an ultraviolet water-purifier to remove pathogenic contamination, and two storage tanks —2,000-litre-inlet and a 1,000-litre outlet — to keep treated and untreated water separate. The filtered-water tanks are integrated with taps to provide drinking water at the location of the system. constituted of four levels of purification (i) a dual-medium activated carbon and four layers of marble crushed sand to reduce excess chlorine and turbidity from the water, (ii) a five micron filter (iii) a one micron filter for removing suspended particles and bacteria larger than 1 μm, and (iv) an ultraviolet (UV) lamp for disinfection from pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, etc. The remaining bacteria after the micron level filtration were disinfected using the UV lamp to ensure the safety of drinking water.

Championing Inclusive and Sustainable Access to Safe Drinking Water 

The university prioritizes accessibility by ensuring that all water points are designed to be user-friendly, including provisions for individuals with disabilities. Temporary water facilities are also set up during events and conferences to accommodate the needs of visitors. 

In line with its sustainability goals, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham employs energy-efficient water coolers and has implemented rainwater harvesting systems to supplement its water supply. These initiatives not only provide free drinking water but also promote environmental responsibility and resource conservation. 

Through these comprehensive measures, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham ensures that all members of its community have access to safe and free drinking water, reflecting its commitment to health, well-being, and sustainability.