ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
When you turn on the facet, where does the water come from? When water goes down the drain, where does it go?
How can we control the direction, speed, and volume of water?
How do we take care of our plants and animals?
How do we keep our air clean?
How do we manage rainfall runoff?
DIGGING DEEPER: ENVIRONMENTAL
When you turn your facet on to get a drink of water or wash your hands, you are accessing the drinking water distribution system. Water needs to be treated, pumped, and distributed from a water treatment plant to your home.
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Just like drinking water is delivered to your house, waste water is taken from your house to a waste water treatment plant. Usually, after treatment, the treated water is placed back in the ground or on the surface, downstream of where the drinking water is obtained.
Environmental engineers spend a lot of time thinking about water. Whether examining how rainfall flows off both natural land and engineering infrastructure (hydrology) or how fluids flow through pipes and culverts (hydraulics), the understanding of how water moves is critical. In addition to thinking about water, air quality and minimizing air pollution is just as important so we have clear air to breathe.
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The trash we throw away or the trash we recycle needs to be disposed or recycled to protect our environment. If not done properly, the land can become contaminated, and the site will need to be cleaned, or remediated. This becomes more important when dealing with hazardous waste.
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