CE 448: Water And Wastewater Treatment

The course introduces the fundamental principles and current practices in water processing, municipal wastewater treatment, and sludge processing. Characteristics of surface and ground waters, and municipal wastewater. Concepts and design of different unit operations and processes for the treatment of water/wastewater. Drinking water standards. Wastewater reuse and disposal criteria. Properties of sludge generated from treatment processes, treatment and utilization. The course will include field trip(s) to water/wastewater treatment plants.