Water Conservation Policy

University of Phayao manages water resources across both its main campus and Chiangrai campus through a network of reservoirs, lakes, and recharging pits. The table below summarizes the average rainfall, water flow rate, and storage capacity of these water resources at each campus.
University and Location Average Rainfall
(mm/hr)
Water Flow Rate
(m³/hr)
Number of Reservoirs Capacity of Reservoirs
(m³)
Number of Lakes Capacity of Lakes
(m³)
Number of Recharging Pits Capacity of Recharging Pits
(m³)
University of Phayao;
main Campus
50 250 2 540,000 1 760,000 11 73,000
University of Phayao;
Chiangrai Campus
60 60 1 180,000 - - 2 5,000

Target: 50% reduction in piped water usage by 2030 compared to the 2003 baseline.

Result: In 2026, a 31.38% reduction in piped water usage was achieved compared to the 2003 baseline, due to the implementation of water conservation measures and the installation of eco-sensor water-saving appliances.

Monthly water consumption rate (cubic meters) for 2025 at University of Phayao

Monthly water consumption rate (cubic meters) for 2025: ranging from 2.11 to 2.72 cu.m/capita-monthly, with an average monthly rate of 2.40 cubic metres per capita.

Water consumption rate (cubic meter) from 2003 to 2026 at University of Phayao

Water consumption rate (cubic meter) from 2003 – 2026, with an average of 29.05 cubic metres per capita per year (based on 2019–2025 data).