Water and wastewater pollution characterisation and sources

Source
The module is developed for the GeoSmartCity project (http://www.www.geosmartcity.eu/)
Ownership
Authors: TICASS. The material is provided under Creative Commons Attribution Share-Alike License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
Abstract

The production of waste from human activities is unavoidable. A significant part of this waste will end up as wastewater. The quantity and quality of wastewater is determined by many factors. The module will provide an overview of the water pollution and its origins providing an introduction to water quality guidelines, regulations and performance criteria.
Structure
The module consists of these parts as follows:

  • pollution sources and classification;
  • physical and chemical characteristics;
  • organic and inorganic compounds.
Learning outcomes

When completing this module, the learner will be provided with a general understanding of water quality guidelines and regulations and familiarity with wastewater components, pollutants and contaminants typically found in untreated wastewater.
Intended Audience

This seminar aims at managers, professionals as well as stakeholders interested in the Underground assets management field.
Pre-requisites

No specific prerequisites, but basic knowledge about the function of the web is recommended.
Language
English
Format
Web lecture. The module is a self-learning module.
Expected workload
Expected workload is 1 hour.