Fundamentals of Water and Wastewater Treatment Engineering

Clean water is one of our most vital resources, and engineering the systems that protect and purify it is essential for public health and environmental sustainability. This course introduces you to the fundamental engineering principles used to design and analyze municipal water and wastewater treatment facilities. You will progress from basic environmental chemistry and fluid mechanics to modern treatment technologies and sustainable processing methods. What you'll learn: - Understand the core physical, chemical, and biological processes used in water purification. - Analyze reactor hydraulics, process kinetics, and mass balance models for treatment systems. - Design primary and secondary treatment stages, including sedimentation, filtration, and activated sludge. - Apply disinfection principles and sludge management techniques to ensure safe environmental discharge. - Explore modern treatment technologies, including membrane bioreactors and advanced oxidation processes for emerging contaminants. - Evaluate natural treatment systems, such as constructed wetlands, alongside engineered municipal solutions. Through clear written explanations, step-by-step design calculations, and practical engineering scenarios, you will build a solid foundation in environmental engineering. The material begins with essential chemical and biological definitions before moving into detailed process design and modern sustainability practices. Designed for beginners, aspiring environmental engineers, and public works professionals, this course requires no prior engineering experience. Start reading today to master the engineering principles behind clean water systems.