CAT7-08 · Environmental Engineering, GIS & Safety

Sanitation Engineering & WASH Programs

WASH programme design, on-site sanitation systems (pit latrines, VIP latrines, septic tanks), community water supply, ecological sanitation, and community-based O&M frameworks.

What you will learn

• Describe WASH principles and evaluate sanitation systems against public health and sustainability criteria
• Design a VIP latrine and septic tank system appropriate for given soil conditions and water table depth
• Plan a community water supply scheme including source protection, pipeline sizing, and distribution network
• Develop an operation and maintenance plan and a hygiene promotion strategy for a community WASH facility

Who it's for

Open to all FET students. Public health, environmental, or civil engineering background is helpful.