Study In US: University Of Texas At Austin To Reduce Water Use By 40%

H2O Innovation and the University Of Texas At Austin have collaborated to create UT WaterHub® on the campus to reduce water usage by 40%.

The University of Texas at Austin is all set to dramatically reduce its water usage. The university is developing UT WaterHub®, a 9,600-square-foot water processing facility on campus. It is still being built, once completed, it will be the biggest of its kind in the US.

Xavier Rivera Marzán, executive director of utilities and energy management commented, “This transformational project further positions UT Austin as a national leader in resource management. The UT WaterHub® will enable the University to be proactive, resilient and dynamic in our reclaimed and recovered water strategy — prioritizing utility water conservation with auxiliary water resources — and creating a profound, best-in-class service for the University community. We want to thank H2O Innovation for helping us turn this pioneering idea into a reality."

UT WaterHub To Decrease University's Water Dependency On External Sources

This is expected to significantly decrease the UT's dependency on city water supplies which in turn will result in cost savings for the university. The UT WaterHub will use less resources and chemicals overall to treat wastewater.

“This new UT WaterHub® installation exemplifies our mission to revolutionize water management in institutional settings. By combining cutting-edge technology with our innovative financing approach, we’re making it easier for organizations to adopt sustainable water practices that benefit both their bottom line and the environment, paving a step forward in water positivity,” said Frédéric Dugré, president and CEO of H2O Innovation.

UT Faculty Selected For Energy Thought Leader Award

Michael Webber who holds dual appointments at the University of Texas for the LBJ School of Public Affairs and the Cockrell School of Engineering’s Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering was selected as the Energy Thought Leader: Higher Education for The American Energy Society’s 2024 Energy Awards.

While commenting on this, he said, “I feel very honored and humbled by this award. It is really a tribute to, and recognition of, all the work my students and research collaborators have done over the years to help industry, inform policymakers and educate the public on complex energy issues.”

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