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| Unit name |
Water Supply and Sanitation in Developing Countries |
| Unit code |
CENGM3400 |
| Credit points |
10 |
| Level of study |
M/7
|
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12)
|
| Unit director |
Professor. Howden |
| Open unit status |
Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
Water Resources Project 3, Water Engineering 3 |
| Co-requisites |
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| School/department |
Department of Civil Engineering |
| Faculty |
Faculty of Engineering |
Description including Unit Aims
This module provides a thorough grounding in the practical operational management of water supply and sanitation (excreta, wastewater and refuse/waste) systems within the overall context of environmental protection in low-income and middle-income countries. This is achieved by considering the socio-cultural-economic factors which influence the planning, design and operation of sustainable water supply and sanitation systems. The unit provides methods for choosing technologically, socially, economically and environmentally appropriate (sustainable) water supply and sanitation (excreta, wastewater and refuse/waste management) systems. It ensures in-depth understanding of the institutional framework necessary for the sustainable management of the water supply and sanitation systems in the developing countries of the southern hemisphere and the newly economically emerging states of the former Soviet Union.
The aims of this unit are to develop a deep understanding of:
- The relationship between water, sanitation and health in low- and middle-income countries;
- The sociological aspects of water supply and sanitation in these countries;
- The socio-economy of water and sanitation systems in these countries;
- The appropriate water supply and sanitation systems for these countries;
- The institutional framework for water supply and sanitation project planning and execution in these countries.
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, successful students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of the complex socio-cultural, geo-political and socio-economic factors affecting water resources and sanitation management in low-income and middle-income countries, and the relationship between sanitation and health;
- Critically appraise the existing procedures for the planning, design and implementation of technically, socio-culturally, economically environmentally sound water supply, excreta, wastewater and refuse management systems and suggest improvements;
- Develop and undertake a critical evaluation of alternative proposals and designs for water supply and sanitation systems and liaise with the community/beneficiary on the measures taken to meet drinking water quality standards and customer expectations and to protect public health.
Teaching Information
Lectures 21 hours
Seminars 9 hours
Assessment Information
Technical assignment: 100%
Reading and References
- Cairncross, S & Feachem, R (1998). Environmental Health Engineering in the Tropics, 2nd Edition. John Wiley, Chichester.
- Eli Dahi (ed.) (1990). Environmental Engineering in Developing Countries. Centre for Developing Countries, Technical University of Denmark, Lynby, Copenhagen.
- Droste, R.L. (1997), Theory and Practice of Water and Wastewater Treatment. John Wiley, Chichester.
- Schulz, C.R. & Okun, D.A. (1984). Surface Water Treatment for Communities in Developing Countries.
- Mara, D.D. (1996). Low-cost Urban Sanitation. John Wiley, Chichester.
- Mara. D.D. (1996). Low-cost Sewerage. John Wiley, Chichester.
