Water and Waste Legislation

Without claiming to provide an exhaustive list of the laws governing the regulatory framework for waste management (municipal and industrial) and “water as a resource,” this module aims to explain the spirit of these laws and the philosophy behind them. Part of the module will be devoted to identifying the key players in water and waste management and the connections between them.

Hourly volumes:

CM: 13

TD: 14

The objective of this course unit is to provide students with a comprehensive overview of the regulatory framework governing waste management (municipal and industrial) and water resources.

None

Recommended prerequisites:

Knowledge of wastewater treatment systems

Knowledge of waste treatment systems

By the end of this course unit, students will be able to:

• To identify the key laws related to water and waste
• To list the key dates of the laws on water and waste
• To illustrate the relationships among water sector stakeholders (project owner, project manager, operator, etc.)
• To explain waste management at the regional level