Drinking Water Distribution and Wastewater and Rainwater Evacuation System

Abstract

This course is aimed specifically at students of architecture and hydraulics, with a view to preparing them to master the intricacies of water-related systems in complex urban environments. We will delve into three crucial aspects, namely Drinking water distribution, Urban wastewater disposal, and Rainwater management. In the first part which focuses on drinking water supply systems, we will begin with a first chapter devoted to the fundamental notions of fluids and their properties. We felt that architecture students often lack prior knowledge about the behavior of fluids, particularly water. This chapter aims to provide basic knowledge of hydraulics which will serve as a basis for developing subsequent chapters on urban hydraulics. In the second chapter, we will examine the characteristics of gravity and pressure flows. This chapter is essential for introducing students to fluid dynamics, a necessary prior knowledge for the following chapters (third, fourth, and fifth). They will address water catchment, the design of drinking water supply networks, and will broaden the discussion to sanitation in the second part, which focuses on wastewater evacuation systems. This fundamental approach will allow students to grasp the principles of hydraulics essential to urban planning. The final chapter addresses the treatment of wastewater, enlightening students on the importance of this step in safeguarding the environment and the health of populations. It highlights the methods required to remove contaminants, particularly organic materials. Thanks to purification that complies with discharge standards, treated water can be reintroduced into the natural hydrological cycle without harming the ecosystem.