14.5.2 Monitoring the health of aquatic ecosystems)
SWU collects water usage data, which can be viewed at:
This tap water usage data will be used for analysis and planning to further develop and conserve the university's water resources.
Analyzing tap water consumption across Srinakharinwirot University's campuses. Our data reveals Ongkharak Campus utilized 769,311 cubic meters and Prasanmit Campus 343,132 cubic meters, for a combined total of 1,112,443 cubic meters.
SWU's Tap Water Usage Data, by Month (January - December 2024). Displays the monthly consumption in cubic meters, highlighting fluctuations throughout the year.
Impacts Of Land Use Management On Riparian Ecosystem Along The Rivers, Phra Prong Watershed, Eastern Thailand
By Bodhivijjalaya College SWU
Srinakharinwirot University monitors the health of aquatic ecosystems through a long-term project on the “Impacts of Land Use Management on Riparian Ecosystems along the Phra Prong Watershed, Eastern Thailand”, led by Bodhivijjalaya College. The project systematically collects water-quality data in the Phra Prong River across four land-use types (riparian forest, eucalyptus plantation, sugarcane fields and agroforestry) and in two seasons (dry season in April and rainy season in August) since 2023. Key indicators measured include water temperature, dissolved oxygen (DO), transparency, biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), pH, and concentrations of arsenic (As) and zinc (Zn), with results compared to national surface-water quality standards. The monitoring shows that most water-quality parameters remain within acceptable ranges, while also identifying seasonal differences in transparency, As and Zn, and instances where DO falls below standards at certain locations in the dry season. By combining physico-chemical monitoring with socio-economic surveys of local communities’ water use and perceptions of riparian forests, this project provides an evidence-based assessment of river ecosystem health and supports more sustainable land-use and riparian management in the watershed.
