CEE 498 Water In Jordan's Webpage

University of Washington: Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Jordan University of Science & Technology: Queen Rania Al-Abdullah Center for Environmental Science & Technology

August 24 - September 21 2013

Below is a list of the preliminary course topics. Topic emphasis will be adjusted to match the presentation topics and field trips. A primary aim is to focus the course on the technological aspects of the topics while including appropriate information on policy or societal information as necessary to help develop understanding as to how these influence technological decisions. Your suggestions on this approach are welcome and appreciated.

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Topic List:

Topic 1: Overview of the engineered water cycle and integrated water management.

This topic covers the integrated management of water from source, through drinking water treatment, through wastewater collection and treatment,and finally to reclaimed wastewater as a new source. Field trips will include a visit to the Dead Sea as a visible sign of declining water resources

.Topic 2: Water Sources in Jordan

This topic provides a survey of the types of water sources available in Jordan, and covers how water resource management can be used to extend and protect water supplies. A field trip to a natural areas (e.g. Azraq Wetlands) is planned to give students a first-hand view of Jordanian water resources.

Topic 3: Drinking Water Treatment of Arid Source Waters

This topic will provide an overview of the drinking water treatment with an emphasis on how water source quality impacts the treatment process and the end product quality, including treatment of brackish water. Field trips will include visits to water treatment plants and a desalination plant.

Topic 4: Wastewater Treatment in Low-water use Regions

This topic will contrast technologies appropriate for dry-climate and wet-climate wastewater treatment, with an emphasis on secondary treatment processes. Field trips will include visits to wastewater treatment plants including the treatment facility at JUST.

Topic 5: Wastewater Reclaimation and Reuse

This topic will provide an overview of the challenges and benefits of wastewater reuse. Both technological challenges and public perceptions will be covered. Field trips will include the JUST water reuse demonstration project.

Topic 6: The Decentralized and Rural Experience

This topics considers the water cycle and water treatment in areas not served by centralized treatment. Field trips will include a visit to a septage treatment facility.

Topic 7: Ancient Wastewater Engineering

This topic will provide an historical context of modern water engineering, with an emphasis on archeological evidence for planned water systems and of the importance of these systems to the survival of ancient civilizations. Field trips will include Petra and Jaresh, with an optional trip to Gadara.