Development and evaluation of environmental regulation. Design of water treatment processes including air stripping disinfection, activated carbon adsorption, ion exchange, membrane processes, and ozonation. Predesign laboratory studies to select appropriate process parameters. ENV 4561 or equivalent. Layout and design of sanitary sewage systems, pumping stations, force mains, wastewater treatment plants, and methods of effluent disposal.
Emphasis is placed on the preparation of design drawings and estimating costs.
Design of water treatment operations, including coagulation, flocculation, mixing, sedimentation, filtration, softening, corrosion control, and sludge management. Biological, physical, and chemical processes used in the advanced treatment of domestic and industrial wastewater. Reuse application and guidelines. Formulation of mathematical models for environmental problems. Application of economics and operations research as aids in decision making.