🎯Background
Water Supply and Environmental Engineering is a multidisciplinary field that merges principles from civil engineering, environmental science, Water resources Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Irrigation Engineering, Hydraulics Engineering, hydrology, and public health. It focuses on the design, construction, and management of systems that provide access to safe drinking water, effective sanitation, and sustainable environmental practices. These systems are essential for maintaining public health, ensuring sustainable urban development, and protecting natural ecosystems. In addition to technical infrastructure, this field also encompasses policy development, resource management, and community engagement to address the complex challenges of urbanization, climate change, and water scarcity. Engineers in this domain work on diverse projects such as wastewater treatment plants, storm water management systems, desalination facilities, and green infrastructure that improve resilience to environmental stresses. As the global population continues to grow and climate conditions become more unpredictable, Water Supply and Environmental Engineering plays a pivotal role in building resilient and adaptive systems. It not only ensures the availability of clean water and sanitation but also supports broader goals of environmental protection and sustainable development, aligning with international frameworks like the UN, and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
🎯Vision
The vision of the Water Supply and Environmental Engineering program is to cultivate highly qualified and capable professionals equipped to address challenges in water supply, urban drainage, wastewater treatment and management, solid waste management, and environmental pollution control.
🎯 Mission
🎯 Program Objectives
- Plan, design, and construct water supply projects in urban and rural areas
- Develop water sources such as wells, springs, and rivers for water supply
- Design and construct water and wastewater treatment plants
- Plan, design, and construct hydraulic structures for water supply
- Design and construct sanitary and sewerage systems
- Monitor discharges for regulatory compliance
- Operate systems for reducing and utilizing solid waste
- Design and construct municipal or hazardous waste disposal systems
- Monitor air pollution and operate control equipment
- Predict movements of contaminants in air, water, and soil
- Devise contaminated site remediation schemes
- Develop pollution control technologies for different industries
- Respond to environmental emergencies such as oil spills
- Develop environmental regulations
