SDG 6 In Number
Volume of water used in the university: Inbound (treated/extracted water) (m³)
94.092
Campus population
31.364
6.5.1 Water Management Educational Opportunities
Educational Opportunities for Local Communities on Water Management
As part of its commitment to SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) actively provides educational opportunities for local communities to learn about good water management practices. These initiatives, conducted through free training and community-based projects, aim to enhance public understanding of sustainable water use, rainwater harvesting, and groundwater conservation.
- Green Vertical and Water Filtration Project – Collaborative Learning for Sustainable Water Use (Free Program)
Students from the Architecture Study Program, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), collaborated with students from Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences (RUAS) in the Netherlands to implement the Green Vertical Project and install a clean water filtration system in Kampung Pokja Mojo RW 03, Semanggi, Surakarta.
The project, conducted from September to November 2022, aimed to provide local communities with educational opportunities to learn about effective water management. Students and residents were involved in designing a rainwater harvesting system that collects roof runoff into barrels for watering plants. They also created a small-scale water filtration system using natural materials such as coconut fiber, charcoal, zeolite, and allophane to purify contaminated water into usable water.
Through this free community-based learning activity, UNS demonstrated its commitment to promoting efficient water management practices and raising community awareness about water reuse and filtration. The project also enhanced students’ skills in applying water recycling concepts in real-life settings.
- Biopore Training for Water Conservation – Community Education on Sustainable Water Management (Free Program)
The MBKM Team of Universitas Sebelas Maret organized a free training session on biopore creation in Gondangrejo Village as part of an initiative to provide educational opportunities for local communities to learn about good water management through simple and low-cost technologies.
During the program, residents learned about the function of biopores and practiced making absorption holes directly. This activity aimed to improve community capacity in managing home gardens, increase water infiltration, and reduce the risks of floods and droughts. The training also served as a model of sustainable and environmentally friendly water management, encouraging people to conserve water starting from their households.
By utilizing biopores, rainwater is not wasted but stored underground, thereby maintaining groundwater availability. This program successfully increased public awareness of the importance of responsible water management practices.
Through these free educational opportunities, UNS has shown a strong commitment to empowering local communities with practical knowledge and skills in good water management. By combining academic learning with real-world applications, these programs promote sustainable practices such as rainwater harvesting, water filtration, and groundwater conservation.
These initiatives not only support the achievement of SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, but also foster long-term community awareness and participation in preserving water resources for future generations.
In 2024, UNS provided research and community service funding, focusing on SDG 6 topics, to achieve SDG 6: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. For example, the research “Improvement Performance of Gravitational Water Vortex Turbine (GWVT) at Low Head and Flow Rate” by Ari Prasetyo, S.T., M.T. produces energy-efficient water utilization technology that can serve as educational material for communities on sustainable water management.