On-site Sanitation and Treatment

On-site sanitation is the most common form of sanitation around the world. In this course, you will explore these systems holistically, from the superstructure to treatment, gaining a full understanding of how they function and can be improved.

This course serves multiple key audiences. First, civil and environmental engineers typically receive training focused primarily on sewered or networked sanitation systems. This course expands their expertise by introducing them to onsite sanitation solutions, which are often overlooked in traditional curricula. Secondly, professionals working in low- and middle-income countries, as well as those in the humanitarian sector, frequently engage with on-site sanitation systems in the field but lack formal education in this area. This course provides them with the knowledge needed to make informed, effective decisions.