49127 On-site Water and Wastewater Treatment

Requisite(s): 120 credit points of completed study in C10061 Bachelor of Engineering Diploma in Engineering Practice OR 120 credit points of completed study in C10066 Bachelor of Engineering Science OR 120 credit points of completed study in C10067 Bachelor of Engineering

These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.

There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.

Due to increased urban sprawl, the development of on-site water and wastewater treatment systems is becoming more commonplace in unsewered parts of Australia. This subject introduces students to the different types of on-site systems available for water supply and wastewater management for single households or small complexes of units. The subject introduces students to the different technical aspects and allows them to develop skills in the design and operation of these systems. This subject will also look at the overall management of water from water supply to wastewater generation, treatment, and re-use on-site through irrigation. One aspect of the subject is to look at the different types of systems available in Australia and understand the technology that is applied. Current environmental legislation related to on-site wastewater treatment and disposal, its strengths and its shortcomings are also covered in this subject.

Assessment: Two assignments (30 per cent), major project (25 per cent), examination (45 per cent).