Norwich is one of the driest places in the UK, receiving only half the annual rainfall of Sydney , so water conservation is an important regional issue. Water consumption at UEA is principally by: residences, catering, CHP plant, Sportspark swimming pool, laboratory research activity, construction and site maintenance. Historically, water efficiency is not something we have focused on but that is changing.
Our 2010 Achievements:
ª CarbonCrew awareness training
Planned Activity for 2011/12:
UEA Campus Conservation Project Staff and students have been keen to assist us in management of our extensive grounds and the launch of the UEA Campus Conservation project (sponsored by Student Bioblitz – an organisation set up to support student activities celebrating the UN Year of Biodiversity 2010) in October 2010 has ensured the additional involvement of local community groups. Weekly conservation work parties are helping to monitor and maintain the biodiversity of the campus, undertaking conservation work and wildlife surveys and establishing a wildlife trail with information boards and reusable leaflets – work which will equate to over 3000 volunteer hours per year. “We are creating the trail to help inform and engage people with wildlife in the area” (Elaine Sheriffs, UEA Volunteers Administrator)
¤ We will undertake a leak survey and water meter audit - Completed
¤ We will establish a compliance audit programme for oil storage areas
¤ We will establish a dedicated vehicle wash area for the Grounds Dept.
¤ We will reduce our discharge consent compliance limit for mercury
