Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne via Coursera

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English
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22 hours 52 minutes
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Intermediate
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Do you want to learn how to plan affordable and context-specific sanitation solutions? Be up-to-date on the newest developments in urban sanitation planning and programming? Get to know best practice examples of urban sanitation systems in low- and middle-income countries? If yes, this course is for you! This course provides you with an introduction to integrated sanitation planning, both on a citywide scale and for specific contexts such as informal settlements. You will become familiar with different sanitation planning frameworks as well as different systems and technologies relevant along the sanitation value chain. You will learn why systems’ thinking is crucial for urban environmental sanitation, and how to apply key terminology and important concepts. This course is one of four in the series “Sanitation, Water and Solid Waste for Development". www.eawag.ch/mooc

Syllabus

Week 1- Introduction to Urban Sanitation Planning

In the first week of this course, we provide background on why sanitation, despite being one of the most important basic services due to its impact on public health and productivity, is often one of the least prioritised in low- and middle-income countries. We introduce the basics of urban sanitation planning and the crucial role of safely managed sanitation in urban development. You will become familiar with different sanitation planning approaches at citywide and neighbourhood level.

Week 2 - Sanitation Systems & Technologies [1]

After getting to know different sanitation planning planning approaches in the first week of this course, you will learn about the key terminology and concepts used in the systems approach to environmental sanitation. We will also explore why systems thinking is crucial for urban environmental sanitation and start with a deep dive into the technical aspects of different sanitation systems, starting with the functional groups.

Week 3 - Sanitation Systems & Technologies [2]

During week 3, you will continue exploring the technical aspects of different sanitation systems, from simple single pit system to more complex centralized or semi-centralised treatment systems.

Week 4 - Cross-cutting Topics & Sanitation Tools

In this week, we contextualise what you have learned in the previous weeks about existing planning frameworks and sanitation systems and technologies. We introduce the project management cycle and selected sanitation planning tools currently used in sanitation planning.

Week 5 - Global Sanitation Case Studies

Finally, in week 5 we present examples of urban sanitation best practice and failed cases from around the world. We present selected case studies in which different sanitation solutions from neighbourhood to national scale are trialed or already fully established.

Taught by

Christoph Lüthi

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Sanitation systems and technologies are essential components of modern society. They provide safe and clean water, wastewater management, and solid waste disposal services to communities. These systems are designed to reduce the risk of waterborne i…

Sanitation systems and technologies are essential components of modern society. They provide safe and clean water, wastewater management, and solid waste disposal services to communities. These systems are designed to reduce the risk of waterborne illnesses, reduce water pollution, and improve public health.

The planning and design of sanitation systems and technologies involve a variety of components, including engineering, science, and public health. The goal is to provide a safe, efficient, and cost-effective system that meets the needs of the community. This includes the design of water supply, wastewater, and solid waste systems.

The first step in the planning and design process is to understand the community's needs. This includes assessing the current water supply, wastewater, and solid waste systems, and identifying any potential health or environmental risks. This assessment will help engineers and other professionals determine the best design for the system.

Once the assessment is complete, engineers and other professionals can begin designing the system. This includes determining the size and layout of the system, selecting the appropriate materials, and calculating the flow and pressure requirements. It is important to consider the local climate and topography when designing the system, to ensure that the system is suitable for the area.
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