Water Supply, Sewerage and Drainage Systems Design for Urban Infrastructure Training Course

Module 1: Fundamentals of Urban Water Infrastructure

• Definition and components of Water Infrastructure.
• Urban water cycle and infrastructure planning.
• Water supply, sewerage, and drainage relationships.
• Infrastructure lifecycle considerations.
• Urban development and utility requirements.
• Principles of resilient water infrastructure.

Module 2: Urban Water Demand and Supply Planning

• Population and demand forecasting.
• Domestic, commercial, and industrial water demand.
• Peak and average demand calculations.
• Water source assessment.
• Storage requirements.
• Water supply network planning.
• Future capacity and demand considerations.

Module 3: Water Supply Network Design

• Water distribution system configurations.
• Pipe sizing and network capacity.
• Pressure requirements.
• Flow calculations.
• Storage tanks and reservoirs.
• Pumping systems.
• Valves and network control components.
• Network zoning and operational considerations.

Module 4: Sewerage System Planning and Sewer Design

• Principles of urban wastewater collection.
• Sanitary and combined sewer systems.
• Sewer design fundamentals.
• Wastewater flow estimation.
• Pipe sizing and hydraulic capacity.
• Sewer gradients and self-cleansing requirements.
• Manholes and inspection structures.
• Sewer network layouts and alignment.

Module 5: Urban Drainage System Design

• Surface-water drainage principles.
• Rainfall and runoff assessment.
• Stormwater flow estimation.
• Drainage network configuration.
• Culverts, channels, and drainage structures.
• Surface-water attenuation and discharge control.
• Flood-risk considerations.
• Integration of drainage with urban development.

Module 6: Hydraulic Analysis and Network Performance

• Hydraulic principles for water and wastewater networks.
• Flow velocity and pressure considerations.
• Pipe friction and head losses.
• Network capacity assessment.
• Hydraulic modelling concepts.
• Identifying bottlenecks and capacity limitations.
• Performance optimization.

Module 7: Pumping Stations and Supporting Infrastructure

• Pump selection principles.
• Pumping station configuration.
• Rising mains and pressure systems.
• Storage and balancing facilities.
• Pump controls and operational requirements.
• Energy considerations.
• Emergency and standby arrangements.

Module 8: Water Quality, Environmental and Regulatory Considerations

• Water quality requirements.
• Wastewater management considerations.
• Environmental impacts of urban water systems.
• Pollution prevention.
• Sustainable water-management practices.
• Regulatory and compliance considerations.
• Protecting receiving water environments.

Module 9: Utilities Coordination and Infrastructure Integration

• Coordinating water and wastewater utilities.
• Utility corridor planning.
• Interfaces with roads and other infrastructure.
• Construction constraints and service conflicts.
• Existing network assessment.
• Utility relocation and connection requirements.
• Infrastructure coordination during urban development.

Module 10: Maintenance, Operation and Lifecycle Management

• Operation of water supply networks.
• Sewer and drainage system maintenance.
• Inspection and condition assessment.
• Blockage, leakage, and deterioration management.
• Preventive maintenance strategies.
• Asset management considerations.
• Lifecycle planning for urban water infrastructure.
• Handover and operational documentation.