NPS partnered with a major educational institution to assess how existing stormwater, bore water and rainwater assets could be better utilised to reduce reliance on potable water and strengthen long-term water security.
The project brought together infrastructure assessment, water modelling, operational review and future planning to identify a sustainable pathway for expanding non-potable water use across the campus.
The campus already had significant non-potable water infrastructure in place, but there was limited visibility over available capacity, future demand and the best opportunities for expansion.
The organisation wanted a practical roadmap that balanced sustainability outcomes, operational reliability and financial return.
NPS conducted a detailed review of irrigation systems, stormwater harvesting, bore water extraction, storage infrastructure and future demand requirements.
Our team combined field investigations, asset condition assessments, water quality analysis, consumption modelling and financial analysis to provide a clear implementation pathway supported by measurable outcomes.
The study demonstrated how existing water resources could support significantly greater non-potable water use while improving resilience against future water shortages.
By creating a clear roadmap supported by financial and operational analysis, the client gained confidence to plan future infrastructure investment based on evidence rather than assumptions.
Key Metrics
• 48.9 million litres potential annual potable water reduction
• $229,000+ annual savings opportunity
• 2.9-year overall payback
• 47 million litres potential annual non-potable demand identified
• 39,000m² of irrigated landscape assessed
