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Water Bounty

Help Loyola Save Water

Small leaks can lead to big water waste. Through Loyola's Water Bounty initiative, students, faculty, and staff can help conserve water by identifying and reporting leaks across campus. As a thank-you, participants who submit qualifying reports receive a sustainability kit!

Whether it's a dripping faucet, running toilet, or leaking pipe, reporting water waste helps Loyola conserve resources, reduce costs, and protect our environment.

 

How to Participate

1. Spot a Leak

Keep an eye out for water waste anywhere on campus, including classrooms, labs, residence halls, and outdoor spaces. Common issues include:

  • Leaky faucets, showers, or pipes
  • Toilets that continuously run or flush
  • Water rushing through a pipe
  • Irrigation systems running during or immediately after rainfall

2. Submit a Work Request

Report the issue through ARCHIBUS, Loyola's maintenance request system. Be sure to include #WaterBounty in the "Action Requested" field to qualify for your sustainability kit.

Anyone can submit a report, including students living in residence halls. You do not need to contact your RA first, and you should not assume a leak has already been reported.

Need help? Watch this tutorial on submitting a work request.

3. Receive Your Sustainability Kit

Once your reported work order is completed, you'll receive a confirmation email. If you haven't heard from the Office of Sustainability within two weeks of that confirmation, contact sustainability@luc.edu.

Important: For urgent water issues, including flooding, continuously flushing toilets, or rushing water from a pipe, call Campus Safety at (773) 508-SAFE rather than relying on a routine work request. Campus Safety will connect you with the appropriate response team.

 

Why Water Conservation Matters

Located along Lake Michigan, Loyola recognizes the importance of protecting our region's freshwater resources. Conserving water reduces the University's environmental impact, lowers utility costs, and supports our broader sustainability commitments.

Even small leaks add up. A single dripping faucet can waste thousands of gallons of water each year. By reporting leaks when you see them, you can help prevent unnecessary waste and contribute to a more sustainable Loyola.

Have questions about Water Bounty? Contact the Office of Sustainability at sustainability@luc.edu.