Yogyakarta, April 9, 2026 – The Toyagama Drinking Water Supply System, an initiative by Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), is available across various faculties, including FISIPOL. The presence of the Toyagama facility on campus is a manifestation of the Green Campus movement, which continues to be actively promoted from the university down to the faculty level. The initiative to provide these water stations aims not only to ensure the availability of healthy, safe, and high-standard drinking water, but also serves as a concrete and measurable step in reducing the volume of single-use plastic waste, particularly bottled water, which is often the largest contributor to waste on campus.
Toyagama’s water is sourced from the Umbul Pace and undergoes various filtration processes, ensuring that the water quality remains hygienic and highly safe for direct consumption by the entire UGM academic community and the general public on campus. The water stations are located in the east and west corridors of FISIPOL UGM. These locations are highly strategic as they are frequently passed by students, lecturers, and educational staff. Water is a vital necessity for the body. Especially for individuals with packed schedules like students, adequate water consumption is undoubtedly essential.
This easy access to drinking water is expected to support the productivity of both academic and non-academic activities by ensuring the hydration needs of the entire academic community are well-met amidst their busy daily routines. In addition to being healthy and refreshing, utilizing Toyagama is completely free of charge, helping users reduce their expenses for drinking water. Furthermore, Toyagama is expected to be a means of reducing the use of single-use plastic bottles, as it allows users to refill their reusable water bottles or tumblers repeatedly. The availability of clean, consumable water is part of the ongoing effort to fulfill sustainable basic needs.
Overall, the initiative to provide Toyagama facilities at FISIPOL is expected to continue serving as a driving force in shaping an academic community character that is more eco-friendly and environmentally responsible. Good habits cultivated within the campus environment are believed to be capable of bringing a broader positive impact on sustainable earth conservation efforts in the future.