Civil & Environmental Engrg 547 - Pipes and Pits: Drinking Water

Within the past three decades, more than 2.6 billion people have gained access to an improved water source and 2.1 billion have gained access to an improved sanitation facility. However, improved does not always mean people have safe, reliable, accessible, or equitable water and sanitation services. Waterborne diseases continue to cause an estimated 500,000 deaths each year. In this class, we explore the causes waterborne diseases in low-income settings, the role of engineered systems in their spread or prevention, and the systems that support the sustainability, reliability, safety, and continued access to these services.

Open to undergraduates with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and graduate students. Pre Req: CE-ENGIN 370 Students who do not meet the minimum GPA may seek the consent of the instructor to enroll.