ITS IMPORTANCE AND APPLICATIONS

Water- A Necessity for Survival

 Industrial Use

Domestic Use
Aquaculture

Mining

Agriculture

Thermoelectric
Public Use Power
 Water Resources Engineering
According to https://www.mcgill.ca/civil/undergrad/areas/water,

Water resources engineering is the quantitative study of the

hydrologic cycle -- the distribution and circulation of water linking
the earth's atmosphere, land and oceans. Surface runoff is
measured as the difference between precipitation and abstractions,
such as infiltration (which replenishes groundwater flow), surface
storage and evaporation. Applications include the management of
the urban water supply, the design of urban storm-sewer systems,
and flood forecasting.
 Applications include
the design of hydraulic
structures, such as
sewage conduits, dams
and breakwaters, the
management of
waterways, such as
erosion protection and
flood protection, and
environmental
management, such as
prediction of the
mixing and transport
of pollutants in surface
water.
 Hydroelectric-power
development, water supply,
irrigation and navigation are
some familiar applications
of water resources
engineering involving the
utilization of water for
beneficial purposes. More
recently, concern for
preserving our natural
environment and meeting
the needs of developing
countries has increased the
importance of water
resources engineering.
 Role of Civil Engineers
A civil engineer plays a crucial role in the optimal design and
planning as well as the operation of modern water resource systems.
This field involves in-office as well as on-site work at the
construction sites and water resource engineers may also work in
industrial settings when supervising the maintenance activities on
advanced equipment.
A skilled and well-trained water resources engineer can create
new systems and equipment to increase the efficiency and
effectiveness of water resource management and water treatment.
Water resources engineers analyze data from different areas to
design new systems or improve existing facilities to improve the
cleansing effects of local water treatment systems. Even as they do
this, they have to take into consideration government regulations,
budgetary constraints, future requirements and more.
Water Resource Engineer duties can include:
• Water treatment facilities • Natural springs • Underground
wells • Support land development projects • Generate master
plans • Optimize water distribution system operations •
Storm water and wastewater systems • Design plans and
systems that intelligently and safely deliver clean water •
Make reliable renewal decisions • Accurately model water
system operations • Deliver high-quality design solutions with
minimal capital investments • Reduce emergency response
time
 A water resource engineer develops new
systems and equipment for all levels of water
resource management facilities. The systems
designed by these engineers ensure that the
public is provided with a constant supply of
uncontaminated and clean water for living,
drinking as well as recreational purposes.