Water Quality and Conservation

Water is a very broad topic requiring many infrastructural systems and programs.  Washington State University (WSU) views water as three separate programs; drinking water, stormwater, and waste water.  Ultimately, all of these programs have the same goal of maintaining public and environmental health now and into the future.

Facilities Services and Environmental Health and Safety work together to ensure all of the university communities needs are met through maintenance of current infrastructure and continuous improvements.  We also plan ahead to meet future needs.

Drinking Water

Washington State University (WSU) Environmental Health and Safety and Facilities Services is responsible for planning, operating, sampling, maintaining, and protecting University owned public drinking water systems and water supply connections.

Storm Water

Washington State University (WSU) Environmental Health and Safety and Facilities Services continually looks for ways to minimize stormwater contamination through technological advances and training.  We also work with the City of Pullman and Department of Ecology to ensure our techniques and procedures are aligned.

Waste Water

Washington State University monitors waste water to ensure unnecessary materials, which could negatively impact the Pullman Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW),are not discharged into the sanitary system via floor drains, sink drains, or toilet.

Water Conservation

Washington State University (WSU) Facilities Services, Housing and Dining and Environmental Health and Safety are responsible for identifying ways to conserve water usage on campus.