Hasanuddin University has demonstrated a strong commitment to water quality management and pollution prevention. Through a Rector’s Circular Letter No 28720/UN4.1/KM.01.03/2024 on Environmental Protection and the Prevention of Water and Land Pollution

and a Rector’s Decree on the Guidelines for Efficient and Sustainable Water Management at Hasanuddin University, the institution ensures the efficient use of water resources while maintaining the sustainability of the campus ecosystem. These guidelines set out measures for protecting and preventing both water and land environments from pollution within the campus area. They include the management of liquid waste, water quality monitoring, and the application of environmentally friendly technologies to safeguard ecosystems and public health.

These efforts are further strengthened through research and monitoring of the water quality of the Unhas Campus Lake, which serves both as a water tourism area and a scientific park. Research findings indicate that the lake water is currently classified as slightly to moderately polluted, thus requiring integrated management. This includes adding biological indicators, increasing vegetation diversity around the lake, and coordinating management efforts with nearby residential areas.

Unhas students have also carried out concrete initiatives. For example, through the Thematic Community Service Program (KKNT) in Tamaona Village, students introduced the Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) method to determine the distribution of clean water, thereby making stunting prevention efforts more effective. In addition, AIESEC Unhas students educated elementary school pupils about water filter technology, raising awareness and understanding of the importance of water quality. Another innovation involves utilizing corncob waste as a water purifier material, which simultaneously reduces organic waste and supports environmental sustainability.