Management and Sustainability of Urban Water and Waste Systems

Recommended Prerequisites

Infrastructures and urban systems; Urban Water and Waste Systems.

Teaching Methods

In teaching the course, it is expected the presentation of theoretical concepts and generic knowledge related to the themes defined in the course syllabus, study of practical cases and resolution of application exercises. During the course, students will have the opportunity to get in touch with practical examples of the application of the transmitted concepts. The assessment includes the theoretical content and the theoretical-practical component. The evaluation is carried out through a theoretical-practical exam (20 values).

Learning Outcomes

With this course, it is intended that the student acquire knowledge about the management of urban water and waste systems, the role of the regulator and quality system. The student should understand and the reports prepared in the sector of sustainability, service to the user, service management and environmental management. The student should obtain skills that allow him to dialogue with technicians (engineers) in the area, being able to understand the functioning of different solutions and have a critical spirit about the proposals that are presented.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Regulation in the urban water and waste sector

Assessment of the quality of water and waste services

Water Supply Indicator System

Wastewater management indicator system

Stormwater management indicator system

Urban waste management indicator system

Efficient use of water and energy in the urban sector

Infrastructure asset management.

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Exam: 100.0%

Bibliography

A. Cardoso, et al., Guia De Avaliação Da Qualidade Dos Serviços De Águas E Resíduos Prestados Aos Utilizadores, 4.ª geração do sistema de avaliação – GT 27, 2021, ERSAR.

H. Alegre, et al, Gestão patrimonial de infra‑estruturas de Abastecimento De Água, Uma abordagem centrada na reabilitação – GT 16, 2010, ERSAR, ISBN: 978‑989‑8360‑04‑5

MC Almeida, et al, Gestão patrimonial de infra-estruturas de águas residuais e pluviais. Uma abordagem centrada na reabilitação, GT 17, 2010, ERSAR, ISBN: 978‑989‑8360‑05‑2

ADENE, Uso Eficiente De Energia Nos Serviços De Águas, GT 24, 2018, ERSAR, ISBN: 978-972-98996-5-2

MC Almeida,  et al,  Uso Eficiente Da Água No Sector Urbano, GT 8 ,  2006, IRAR, INAG, LNEC, ISBN: 972-99354-9-1

Sá Marques, et al, Hidráulica urbana: sistemas de abastecimento de água e de drenagem de águas residuais 4ª Ed, 2018,  Imprensa UC, 2018, ISBN 978-989-26-1609-4

Piedade, M., et al, Opções de gestão de resíduos urbanos, guia técnico 15, 2010, ERSAR, ISBN: 978-989-8360-01