Addis Ababa University

Addis Ababa Institute of Technology

School of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Course Outline
Development of Water Supply Sources (CENG – 6401)
The course aims at establishing an understanding of the occurrence, location,
development and protection of water sources that would enable in identifying
appropriate water supply sources mainly for domestic/public and industrial demands.
It also explains factors to be considered when developing water supply sources.
Topics include water demand, sources of water; development of surface water sources;
catchment protection; development and protection of ground water sources- water well
design and construction; emergency water supply, alternative water supply sources.

1. Introduction to Global and National Water Supply Status and Sources

2. Water Demand

3. Water Supply Sources

4. Surface Water

5. Groundwater

6. Emergency Water Supply

7. Alternative Water Supply Sources

8. Source protection

References

1. Ratnayaka et al (2009). Water Supply, 6th ed. Elsevier Ltd.

2. Qasim et al (2000). Waterworks Engineering: Planning, design &

operation

Evaluation

1. 40 – 50% Assignments/Projects
2. 50 - 60% Final exam