Provision of Free Drinking Water at UGM: Ensuring Quality and Accessibility
The provision of Toyagama Drinking Water Supply System (SPAM) services reflects UGM’s commitment to supporting the availability of drinking water on campus for the academic community in carrying out their activities. Beyond that, providing refill stations on campus supports environmental programs by minimizing waste generation. However, this program must also be supported by a movement encouraging users to bring reusable drinking containers. Using reusable bottles can significantly reduce the amount of plastic packaging waste on campus. Water fountains and water dispensers are provided free of charge by the Faculties/Schools/Work Units. Toyagama provides free drinking water facilities for students through water fountains and water dispensers available in each Faculty/School.
Toyagama piped drinking water is delivered through a network to all corners of the UGM campus and is ready for consumption through water fountains and dispensers. There are 93 water fountains and 43 water dispensers at UGM equipped with an ultraviolet and filtration system that functions to re-treat drinking water that has passed through the network to ensure the quality of ready-to-drink water.
Several faculties and schools at Universitas Gadjah Mada have demonstrated strong commitment to promoting health, sustainability, and plastic waste reduction through the provision of free drinking water facilities. These include the Faculty of Dentistry, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Animal Science, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Psychology, and Faculty of Agricultural Technology.
The Faculty of Dentistry (FKG) has installed nine nongallon drinking water dispensers across multiple buildings—three units in the Sutatmi Suryo Building, two units in the Harkati Dewanto Building, two units in the Subagyo H.W. Building, and one unit each in the Dental Learning Center and OECF Buildings. All facilities are accessible free of charge to the academic community.
Similarly, the Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB) provides free drinking water through Toyagama water fountains located in the Soegondo and Purbatjaraka Building hallways. This initiative aims to ensure adequate hydration for the academic community while simultaneously supporting the reduction of plastic waste generated from single-use bottles.
The Faculty of Animal Science (Fapet) also implements a Free Drinking Water Provision Program to promote a healthy and sustainable campus environment. Strategic placement of Toyagama water points ensures that students, staff, lecturers, and visitors can easily refill their personal water bottles at no cost.
To enhance comfort and well-being, the Faculty of Psychology has expanded access to free drinking water by installing Toyagama water fountains in lecture halls and student activity spaces. These facilities are available for use by students, lecturers, and educational staff.
The Faculty of Agricultural Technology (FTP) further supports this agenda by providing free drinking water through the TOYAGAMA Drinking Water Supply System (SPAM), accessible to all members of the faculty community, including visitors.
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