Syllabus for Distribution and Treatment of Drinking Water

Learning outcomes

After completion of the course, the student should be able to

• identify suitable raw water sources for municipal use based on their composition and availability, and discuss the most important challenges for drinking water supply in Scandinavia
• calculate the solubility of gases and dissolved compounds based on equilibrium reactions
• describe the purpose and principles for different treatment steps in drinking water production
• calculate and describe the differences in chemical and microbial composition that result from, for example, sand and membrane filtration, flocculation, sedimentation, ion exchange, adsorption and different disinfection methods
• explain the basic principles of a distribution network for drinking water and wastewater
• determine appropriate hydraulic dimensions for a drinking water and wastewater pipeline
• evaluate and discuss the National Food Agency's directives for drinking water quality

Content

Raw water sources, i.e., rivers, lakes, reservoirs, groundwater, that can be exploited for drinking water production. Common methods for drinking water treatment from different sources: sand and membrane filtration, flocculation, sedimentation, ion exchange, adsorption, different disinfection methods. Flow-Charts for a typical municipal water treatment plant. Design of pipe networks. Estimation of hydraulic dimensions of water and sewage distribution systems (designed flow).

Instruction

Lectures, laboratory and exercises.

Assessment

Written examination (3 credits). Laboratory, written reports and exercises (2 credits).