Worried about water quality?
Read the water quality reports from our providers to learn the specifics:
MSU's Water
Where does the University’s water come from?
We have two water providers:
- The Montclair Water Bureau provides water to all of the buildings on our main campus.
- New Jersey American Water provides water to all of the buildings along Clove Road.
Why buy when you can get cool, filtered water for free?
You don’t need to buy bottled water on campus. Hydration stations (water fountain + bottle filler) have been installed in most buildings on campus and we encourage you to carry a reusable bottle to stay hydrated while you’re here.
Find a Hydration Station
Check the map or use the list below:
| Building Name | Number of Hydration Stations |
|---|---|
| Abbott & Costello Center | 1 |
| Ben Samuels Children’s Center | 2 |
| Blanton Hall | 3 |
| Bohn Hall | 16 |
| Center for Computing & Information Science | 8 |
| Center for Environmental & Life Sciences | 2 |
| Dinallo Heights | 2 |
| Freeman Hall | 7 |
| Kasser Theater | 5 |
| Life Hall | 4 |
| Machuga Heights | 2 |
| Panzer Athletic Center | 5 |
| Richardson Hall | 9 |
| Russ Hall | 1 |
| Schmitt Hall | 2 |
| School of Business | 12 |
| School of Communication & Media | 3 |
| School of Nursing and Graduate School | 4 |
| Science Hall | 6 |
| Sinatra Hall | 6 |
| Sprague Library | 1 |
| Stone Hall | 2 |
| Student Center | 4 |
| Student Recreation Center | 2 |
| University Hall | 8 |
| Webster Hall | 1 |
Learn about bottled water and why you don’t need it
Conservation
Water Conservation
Montclair State University has several strategies for reducing water consumption:
In Our Buildings
As part of our Green Building program, all newly constructed and renovated buildings are equipped with efficient plumbing fixtures.
Water-saving fixtures such as the waterless urinal started appearing on campus with the construction of University Hall in 2004. These urinals use Ecotrap which consists of a lightweight biodegradable fluid called Blue Seal. The liquid traps the odors and sediment drops to the bottom of the trap to help prevent the pipes from clogging. The waterless urinals do not overflow and have reduced water usage by 45,000 gallons per year for each urinal.
Additionally, many older buildings that are not scheduled for major renovations are being evaluated for fixture replacements to ensure that we conserve water, no matter the age of the building. For example, read about Freeman Hall’s equipment upgrade from February 2021.
In Our Landscaping
Drought resistant and native plants are installed in the landscaping around all newly constructed buildings. This eliminates the need to install sprinklers/irrigation systems to water the plants.