This initiative focuses on boosting the University's water recycling and efficiency. The University does this by using the following extraction technologies: harvesting rainwater from our buildings and channeling surface water into our dam for storage.

The system, managed by MUBAS engineers, ensures that water from the University’s facilities is captured, treated, and safely reused for non-drinking purposes. The storage dam recycles over 14000kl per year of water for landscape irrigation, cleaning and other appropriate non-potable applications.

At the heart of the project is a small-scale treatment and monitoring facility that allows engineers to measure and track the amount being reused. The treatment process involves natural filtration and sedimentation methods to purify wastewater before it is returned for safe use.

Speaking during a site visit at the dam, MUBAS engineers emphasized that the project demonstrates sustainable water use in action, reducing dependence on municipal water and cutting overall consumption. The project not only supports environmental stewardship but also serves as a living laboratory for engineering students to learn about real-world water sustainability practices.

This initiative reflects MUBAS’s ongoing efforts to adopt measurable and sustainable approaches in campus operations, ensuring efficient use of resources and setting an example for other institutions in Malawi and beyond.