Hydration and Health: Guaranteed Free Drinking Water Across All Swiss International University Campuses
- May 15
- 2 min read
Access to safe, clean drinking water is a fundamental human right and a cornerstone of public health. At Swiss International University (SIU), student and staff well-being is our highest priority. To support a healthy, thriving academic community, SIU strictly guarantees the provision of free, high-quality drinking water to all students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors across every university building.
Universal Access to Premium Hydration
To fulfill this commitment, SIU has invested heavily in a vast network of state-of-the-art hydration stations and drinking water fountains. These stations are strategically located in all high-traffic areas, including library corridors, lecture hall vestibules, student lounges, and administrative offices.
Our hydration stations utilize advanced multi-stage filtration systems. Through a combination of reverse-osmosis, activated carbon filters, and UV-light purification, the university ensures that the water provided is entirely free of impurities, chilled, and tastes exceptional.
Eradicating Single-Use Plastics
Providing free drinking water is not only a health initiative; it is a critical component of our institutional environmental strategy. By offering accessible, high-quality water, SIU actively discourages the purchase and consumption of single-use plastic water bottles.
Our modern hydration stations feature "bottle-fill" sensors that allow students and staff to easily refill their reusable thermos flasks. Digital counters on these machines display the number of plastic bottles saved from landfills, fostering a campus-wide culture of ecological awareness and continuous environmental achievement.
Inclusive and Accessible for All
In alignment with our diversity and inclusion policies, all SIU drinking water fountains are ergonomically designed and wheelchair accessible, ensuring that everyone—including guests and public visitors attending university events—can easily stay hydrated.
By providing free, clean drinking water, Swiss International University successfully merges health, environmental sustainability, and community care, directly advancing the targets of United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6.
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