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Water resources and drinking water
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:25:09
Abstract
The course covers qualitative (chemistry and microbiology) and quantitative aspects of drinking water from the resource to the tap. Natural processes, anthropogenic pollution, legislation of water ersources and drinking water as well as drinking water treatment by unit processes will be discussed for industrialized and developing countries.
Objective
The goal of this lecture is to give an overview over the whole path of drinking water from the source to the tap and understand the involved physical, chemical and biological processes which determine the drinking water quality.
Content
The course covers qualitative (chemistry and microbiology) and quantitative aspects of drinking water from the resource to the tap. The various water resources are discussed as part of the water cycle and the effect that anthropogenic activities such as agriculture, industry, urban water systems etc. might have. Furthermore legislation related to water resources and drinking water will be discussed. The lecture is focussd on industrialized countries with some examples of water problems in the developing world. Finally unit processes for drinking water treatment (filtration, adsorption, oxidation, disinfection etc.) will be discussed.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Handouts will be distributed
Literature
Will be mentioned in handouts
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- DR , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise |
Water resources and drinking water
Does not take place this semester.
|
No time listed | 2 h weekly |