The university is committed to prudent stewardship of vital resources such as energy and water. In 2014, the City of Orange announced water restrictions as a response to statewide mandates necessitated by deepening drought conditions. Chapman immediately complied as it also developed long-term strategies that anticipated further challenges ahead. As a result, the university has implemented a host of water-saving measures designed to meet the needs of the moment and those to come.
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» Water Conservation at Chapman
Completed Water Conservation Initiatives: 2014 To Present
Drip irrigation introduced in non-turf landscape areas at Kennedy Hall, Doti Hall, Smith Hall, and Bert Williams Mall
Converting to drip irrigation at Kennedy Hall resulted in annual savings of 180,726 gallons of water.
Low flow nozzles installed on sprinklers in turf areas at Bert Williams Mall and Musco Lawn
37 WeatherTrak smart irrigation controllers installed
Bert WIlliams Mall, Musco Lawn, Davis Quad
Drought-tolerant plants added throughout campus to replace water-intensive plants
The K, Kennedy Hall, Reeves Hall, Roosevelt Hall
Current Projects
Chapman's water-conservation initiatives have converted thousands of square feet of turf to drought-tolerant landscaping while also replacing spray irrigation with highly efficient drip systems. These water-wise measures continue all across campus.
When completed, more than 17,550 square feet of the campus turf will have been converted to drip irrigation systems, saving 484,828 gallons of water annually.Toggle Section
Walnut Avenue
Turf converted: 1,490 square feet
Water savings: 41,839 gallons per year
West Sandhu Residence Center
Turf converted: 3,244 square feet
Water savings: 99,066 gallons per year
Musco Center (Glassell Frontage)
Turf converted: 2,059 square feet
Water savings: 57,817 gallons per year
DeMille Hall
Turf converted: 658 square feet
Water savings: 18,477 gallons per year
Bert Williams Mall at Smith Hall
Turf converted: 1,430 square feet
Water savings: 40,154 gallons per year
Bert Williams Mall at Reeves Hall
Turf converted: 468 square feet
Water savings: 13,141 gallons per year
Memorial Hall South
Turf converted: 6,266 square feet
Water savings: 167,918 gallons per year
Bertea Hall South
Turf converted: 940 square feet
Water savings: 26,395 gallons per year
Water - Wise Landscaping
Follow along on Chapman's Water-Wise Landscape Tour! Click on "Tours" next to "Locations" under the search bar to find the virtual tour. Then take a stroll through campus and enjoy the drought tolerant landscapes we've added.
Water Conservation Tips
Learn how you can help by watching your own water use.