Water Management
Water ConservationDespite recent rain, Durham County, like many counties in North Carolina, is still suffering from severe drought conditions and struggling to overcome the worst drought in recorded history. Duke is working to reduce water consumption in accordance with the city of Durham's water restrictions and urging faculty, staff and students to conserve every day. What Duke Is Doing
Duke Showers Employees, Students with Free Fixtures
What You Can Do
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Drought News April Showers Bring Commencement Flowers The Drought in Duke Forest Gardening in a Drought Dirty Laundry: A Fact of Life, Even During Drought More Than 400 Attend Duke's Drought Town Hall Duke To Host Public Town Hall Meeting On Drought, Water Conservation On Jan. 8 Water Wise: Decade of Water Conservation Paying Off at Duke Duke To Hold Water Forum Fewer Flushes, More Conservation |
Duke has developed a conservation plan to comply with all stages of Durham's water conservation ordinance. 
Since last fall, Duke has distributed nearly 9,000 free low-flow showerheads to employees and off-campus students. About 1,000 remaining showerheads will be given away in coming months. Distribution dates will be announced on the Duke Sustainability web site and the 
Every drop counts. Try to do one thing each day that saves water. Report a leak. Take a shorter shower. Don't let the water run while washing your hands. You can make a difference.