Preventing Water Flooding and Enhancing Wastewater Treatment

Details

Flooding and untreated wastewater pose serious risks to urban infrastructure, public health, and the environment. This course offers a comprehensive understanding of flood prevention techniques, drainage planning, and wastewater treatment optimization. Participants will learn how to apply integrated water management strategies, mitigate risks, and enhance system capacity through infrastructure planning, emergency preparedness, and treatment process improvements.

Target Group

Target Group:

• Civil, Environmental, and Hydraulic Engineers
• Municipal Water and Wastewater Authorities
• Urban Planners and Drainage System Designers
• Disaster Risk Reduction and HSE Officers
• Infrastructure and Utility Project Managers
• Facility and Plant Operators in Water Management

Goals

• Understand the causes, risks, and consequences of urban water flooding.
• Design and implement effective flood prevention strategies in urban settings.
• Learn techniques to optimize wastewater treatment operations and infrastructure.
• Enhance coordination between flood risk mitigation and wastewater management.
• Apply best practices in climate resilience, emergency response, and system integration.

Target Competencies

Targeted Competencies:

• Urban Flood Risk Management
• Wastewater Treatment Operations
• Integrated Infrastructure Planning
• Emergency and Disaster Preparedness
• Sustainable and Resilient Utility Management

Outlines

Understanding Flooding and Urban Water Risks

• Types and causes of flooding (stormwater, flash floods, sewer overflow)
• Impact on infrastructure, environment, and public health
• Identifying vulnerable areas through hydrological and GIS mapping tools
• Case studies of major flooding incidents and lessons learned

Flood Prevention and Drainage Management Techniques

• Designing and upgrading drainage networks and pumping stations
• Green infrastructure: retention basins, permeable surfaces, and bioswales
• Real-time monitoring systems and early warning technologies
• Integrating flood prevention into urban development and zoning