Sustainable Urban Water Systems

About the Course

As urban populations continue to grow, the demand for sustainable water management systems becomes increasingly urgent. Cities face complex challenges in managing their water resources, which include addressing pollution, ensuring equitable access, and adapting to climate change. To meet these demands, urban water systems must be designed to be efficient, resilient, and capable of supporting the needs of diverse communities while promoting environmental sustainability.

This 5-day Sustainable Urban Water Systems training course will equip professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop and manage sustainable urban water systems. It focuses on integrating various components of water systems, from supply and drainage to treatment and reuse, ensuring that delegates can design systems that are both effective and adaptable to future challenges. Addressing key issues like water quality, stormwater management, and wastewater reuse provides a comprehensive understanding of the critical aspects of urban water systems and their role in building sustainable cities.

With a focus on collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and integrating policy frameworks, delegates are prepared to address the complexities of urban water management. Delegates will learn how to engage stakeholders effectively, design water systems with a long-term vision, and implement strategies that balance environmental, economic, and social factors. As the field of urban water management continues to evolve, it provides the tools needed to create innovative and resilient water systems that can meet future demands.

Core Objectives

The delegates will achieve the following objectives:

• Know the key components and principles of sustainable urban water systems, including supply, drainage, and treatment methods
• Explain the impact of urbanisation on water quality and the environment
• Apply the ability to design and implement effective stormwater management solutions for urban environments
• Evaluate the effectiveness of various wastewater treatment and reuse approaches in urban settings
• Assess the strengths and limitations of different water governance structures and policy frameworks in promoting sustainable water management
• Develop integrated urban water management strategies that consider the roles of stakeholders, climate change, and future water needs
• Integrate data-driven decision-making and smart water technologies into urban water management plans

Training Approach

The training course will combine interactive lectures, hands-on workshops, and real-world case studies to ensure a practical understanding of sustainable urban water management. Delegates will engage in group discussions, collaborative problem-solving, and scenario-based simulations to apply concepts in dynamic, real-world contexts.

The Attendees

This training course is designed for professionals involved in the planning, managing, and developing of urban water systems.

Likewise, it will be valuable to the professionals but not limited to the following:

• Urban Planners
• Wastewater Treatment Engineers
• Water Quality Analysts
• Water Resource Managers
• Water Treatment Specialists
• Environmental Engineers
• Civil Engineers
• Climate Change Analysts
• Flood Risk Management Professionals
• Infrastructure Development Managers
• Utility Management Professionals
• Environmental Policy Experts
• Hydrologists

Daily Discussion

DAY ONE: DESIGNING SUSTAINABLE URBAN WATER SYSTEMS

• Integrated Approaches to Urban Water Management
• Key Components of Sustainable Water Systems
• Supply
• Drainage
• Treatment
• Multi-disciplinary Roles in Water System Design
• Sustainability Principles in Water System Development
• Long-term Water Needs for Urban Populations
• Stakeholder Engagement and Collaborative Design Processes

DAY TWO: MANAGING WATER QUALITY IN URBAN ENVIRONMENTS

• Urban Water Quality Challenges
• Pollution Sources and Mitigation Techniques
• Advanced Water Treatment Technologies
• Impact of Urbanisation on Groundwater and Surface Water Quality
• Urban Water Monitoring and Quality Assurance
• Contamination Risk Reduction Strategies

DAY THREE: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND URBAN RESILIENCE

• Designing Effective Stormwater Management Systems
• Green Infrastructure: Benefits and Implementation
• Urban Flood Mitigation Techniques
• Integrating Flood Management with Urban Planning
• Innovative Stormwater Solutions: Retention, Infiltration, and Reuse
• Planning for Extreme Weather Events and Climate Change Impacts

DAY FOUR: WASTEWATER REUSE AND RESOURCE RECOVERY

• Sustainable Approaches to Wastewater Treatment
• Principles of Wastewater Reuse and Recycling
• Resource Recovery from Wastewater: Energy, Water, and Nutrients
• Regulatory Frameworks and Compliance in Wastewater Management
• Implementing Decentralised Wastewater Solutions
• Urban Wastewater Reuse Success

DAY FIVE: GOVERNANCE, DATA-DRIVEN DECISION MAKING, AND POLICY INTEGRATION

• Water Governance Structures and Policy Frameworks
• Data-Driven Approaches in Urban Water Management
• Smart Water Technologies and Their Application
• Integrating Water Management into Urban Policy
• Enhancing Resilience through Water Management Planning
• Collaborative Decision-making for Water Sustainability