Middle East Technical University (METU) systematically measures, tracks, and logs total volumetric water consumption, purification volumes, and reservoir storage levels across its entire campus infrastructure. Managed by the Department of Construction and Technical Works (YİTDB), water management is integrated into continuous automated SCADA systems and detailed operational logging workbooks.

1. Detailed Volumetric Parameters & Tracking Scope

METU monitors its water loop with high granularity through operational parameters including:

• Gross & Net Volumetric Consumption: Meter-based index tracking for real-time and monthly water usage across all campus facilities.
• Purified Water Volume: Continuous measurement of treated/recycled water outputs from campus treatment plants.
• Campus Pond/Reservoir Dynamics:  Hourly and daily water level variation tracking for campus ecological pond and storage reservoirs.
• Storage & Distribution Balance: Monitoring inflow and outflow rates across central campus water tanks to optimize pressure and eliminate system leaks.

2. Annual Water Consumption Data (2019–2025)

Total annual volumetric water consumption across the university is recorded as follows (metric tons): 23,677 in 2019, 25,037 in 2020, 23,013 in 2021, 27,727 in 2022, 22,620 in 2023, 27,075 in 2024, and 29,899 in 2025.

https://yitdb.metu.edu.tr/tr/raporlar-0