Does Penn State plant landscapes to minimize water usage? (e.g. use drought-tolerant plants)
The university has a sustainable landscape implementation plan to conserve [...]
Does Penn State apply building standards to minimize water use?
Yes, Penn State has a policy that requires all new [...]
Does Penn State provide free drinking water for students, staff and/or visitors, e.g. drinking water fountains)?
Yes, all Penn State campuses provide free, clean drinking water. [...]
Does Penn State have processes to prevent polluted water entering the water system, including pollution caused by accidents and incidents at the university?
Yes. Penn State has processes in place to prevent polluted [...]
Does Penn State have a process in place to treat wastewater?
Yes, Penn State has a process in place to treat [...]
Does Penn State measure the total volume of water used in the university that is taken from main supply, desalinated, or extracted from rivers, lakes, or aquifers?
Yes. Water usage is monitored across all Penn State campuses [...]
Does Penn State provide educational opportunities for local communities to learn about good water management?
Yes, Penn State Extension provides a wealth of information on [...]
Does Penn State actively promote conscious water usage in the wider community?
Yes, Penn State Extension has a specific section dedicated to [...]
