Ithaca College Water Use

The water utilized on campus is drawn from Cayuga Lake. Water from the Lake is treated and distributed to campus by the Bolton Point water system. Once it reaches campus water is distributed across campus by a network owned and maintained by IC. Water is used for a variety of uses including consumption, hygiene, building systems heating through boilers and cooling through chillers, for irrigation as well as recreation.

Water through 2023-24 School Year

While there is some variation in annual water use, IC’s main campus typically uses approximately 150 million gallons of water per year and regularly is one of the highest utility cost for the College. 

Key Contacts

On-Campus Water Questions or Concerns - 607-274-3225

System Wide Questions or Concern - Bolton Point - 607-277-0660 - SCLIWC@BOLTONPOINT.ORG