QCU Strengthens Water Quality Management and Aquatic Ecosystem Protection in 2025
Quezon City University (QCU) continued to advance its environmental sustainability efforts in 2025 through the implementation of institutional measures aimed at preventing water pollution and promoting responsible wastewater management, supporting its commitment to Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG 14): Life Below Water.
Building on its Policy on Water Discharge Guidelines and Standards, issued in September 2024, QCU pursued the implementation of guidelines governing wastewater and effluent generated from university facilities, including laboratories, canteens, and restrooms. The policy requires university wastewater discharges to comply with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Water Quality Guidelines and General Effluent Standards under DENR Administrative Order No. 2016-08.
As part of its implementation, the University upholds proper wastewater management practices, including the segregation and appropriate pre-treatment of wastewater containing hazardous substances. It also prohibits the direct discharge of untreated wastewater, oils, grease, and toxic substances into drainage systems, public sewers, and bodies of water.
The guidelines provide for regular monitoring of wastewater and effluent quality to ensure compliance with environmental standards. Maintaining records of water discharge activities also supports institutional accountability and helps identify potential sources of water pollution that require appropriate corrective measures.
These efforts contribute to reducing the risk of contaminants entering natural water systems and protecting aquatic environments from pollution. By integrating environmental compliance into its campus operations, QCU demonstrates how universities can contribute to the conservation and sustainable management of water resources.
Through the continued implementation of its water management policy in 2025, QCU reinforced its commitment to responsible environmental stewardship and the objectives of SDG 14. The University recognizes that protecting aquatic ecosystems begins with preventing pollution at its source and ensuring that institutional activities do not compromise the quality of surrounding water resources.
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