Although not obligatory yet, TU/e also monitors the use of drinking water and actively decreases the consumption where possible.
Drinking water now is only used for basic human needs and, by exception, for levelling the ponds. The use of drinking water for cooling buildings and laboratories, is completely phased out and replaced by coolers that recirculate the water or by making use of our Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage System.
In 2023, we reached an all-time low water usage per person on Campus due to all measures taken over the years. In the renovated Neuron building, water-saving toilet-facilities are being used, as in all renovated buildings to be from now on.
The Green-Blue Policy outlines strategic directions pertaining to water retention, biodiversity enhancement, green space quality improvement, retrofitting buildings with green elements and expanding green zones. These guidelines created maps, illustrating the future green and blue elements of the campus.
TU/e encourages the consumption of tap water. This is why new buildings have central pantries where tap water is available. The number of water coolers is phased out. TU/e is a participant in Join the Pipe.