Wastewater Engineering in Question and Answer

Abstract

This book is adapted from the titled book “Wastewater engineering in question and answer”, 10th edition published by the German Association for Water, Wastewater and Waste (DWA), to suite the wastewater situation in Palestine and other countries in the region. The adaptation and publication of this new version comes within the scope of the German Technical Cooperation support (GTZ) to the Palestinian Water Authority (PWA) in managing and coordinating training in the Palestinian Water Sector. The revised 11th edition of the book “Wastewater Engineering in Question and Answer” aims at providing knowledge and practical experience to professionals, trainers, university students and to enable technicians and vocational staff to carry out responsible tasks independently and to give master technicians increased competence in leadership and management. This English-language edition covers the main areas of wastewater discharge, wastewater treatment, sludge treatment, sampling and analysis. It comprises two parts: a task part and a solution one, while the diversity of the wastewater engineering subjects is given the widest cover. The adaptation of the this book has been coordinated and discussed with the Wastewater Technician Training Working Group representing a variety of Palestinian experts and stakeholders in the wastewater field. Without their support and commitment; it would have not been possible to cover the widest spectrum of operational aspects of wastewater services in our region. We would like also to acknowledge the efforts of all those who have in a way or another contributed to the completion and production of this important work; not to mention all, the Palestinian Water Authority (PWA), Mr. Rudiger Heidebrecht of DWA who without his inspiring ideas this book would have never seen the light. A word of thanks is also due to the water team and consultants of the German TC Water Programme in the Palestinian Territories for the financial support and the highstandard technical input they have provided resulting in timely and quality completion of the book. Finally, we dedicate this book to all Palestinian and regional experts who are thirsty for practical, but relevant challenges in the operational aspects of the wastewater field