Preventing water system pollution

Water system pollution poses a significant threat to public health, environmental sustainability, and the overall well-being of the university community. As part of its commitment to sustainable development and environmental responsibility, Al Qassim University recognizes the importance of protecting its water resources from pollution. Al Qassim University has implemented several important practices to prevent water system pollution, including controlling and preventing sources of pollution, applying best laboratory practices for safe handling and disposal of chemicals, regular maintenance of facilities, and continuous monitoring of water quality. In addition, the university has launched a number of initiatives that help prevent water system pollution within the university, such as awareness campaigns and environmental guidance. Furthermore, on the organizational side, the university has established water quality and waste disposal policies. The water conservation policy at Al Qassim University focuses on both the water used within the campus and the water used for irrigation at the Agricultural Experimentation Station, where water is regularly tested to ensure its quality and as a measure to control water pollution. There is a laboratory equipped for water analysis within the university’s water recycling station. This laboratory monitors the water quality in several stages. The main water source is examined at several points to ensure its quality. On the other hand, another laboratory is located within the Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, which regularly monitors the quality of irrigation water used at the agricultural testing station. The main tests for water quality include TDS, EC, SO3, Cl-, Mg, Ca, and TH.