Is the quantitative study of the hydrologic cycle. Solving problems to secure water for people , based on the sound scientific understanding of the hydrologic and hydraulic process.
Hydrology
Study of the movement, distribution, and quality of water throughout the Earth, including the hydrologic cycle, water resources, and environmental watershed sustainability.
Major Reservoirs of Water
97.5% of all water.
Major Reservoirs of Water
Of all salt water: 99.04% oceans, 0.95% groundwater, 0.01% lakes.
Major Reservoirs of Water
2.5% of all water (fresh water)
Major Reservoirs of Water
Glaciers, permanent snow pack and permafrost (69.6%)
Major Reservoirs of Water
Groundwater (30.1%)
Major Reservoirs of Water
Lakes and marshes (0.29%)
Major Reservoirs of Water
Soil Moisture (0.05%)
Major Reservoirs of Water
Atmosphere (0.04%)
Major Reservoirs of Water
Rivers (0.006%)
Major Reservoirs of Water
Biosphere (0.003%)
By the year 2025, nearly 2 billion people will live in regions or countries with absolute water scarcity, even allowing for high levels of irrigation efficiency.
2010 - 6.8 world populations (billions) 2020 - 7.6 world populations (billions) 2030 - 8.2 world populations (billions) 2040 - 8.7 world populations (billions)
What Does a Water Resources Engineer Do?
Create a new equipment and systems to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of water treatment and aquatic resources management.
What Does a Water Resources Engineer Do?
Manage and maintain a water treatment system.
Where Do Water Resources Engineer Work?
Government and Provincial and City Organizations.
Government Agencies for Water Supply
Local Water and Utilities Administration (LWUA) - Promotes and oversees the development of provincial waterworks.
Government Agencies for Water Supply
Manila Water Company, Inc. (MWCI) - Private firm that services the waterworks and sewerage systems of the eastern part of Metro Manila.
Government Agencies for Water Supply
Maynilad Water Services, Inc (MWSI) - Private firm that services the waterworks and sewerage systems of the western part of Metro Manila.
Government Agencies for Water Supply
Local Government Units (LGUs) - Share responsibility in providing basic services such as water supply, sanitation, and flood control, including enforcement of sanitation laws.
Government Agencies for Irrigation
Department of Agriculture and National Irrigation Administration
Government Agencies for Hydro Power and Dam Management
Department of Energy, National Power Corporation, Philippine National Oil Company, National Electrification Administration .
Energy and Environmental Engineering
A specialized field in Civil Engineering, environmental and energy engineering aims to provide balance between the built and natural environment through sustainable infrastructure systems.
Scope of Works of Energy and Environmental Engineers
Water Quality Control and Management
Scope of Works of Energy and Environmental Engineers
Water and Wastewater Treatment
Scope of Works of Energy and Environmental Engineers
Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
Scope of Works of Energy and Environmental Engineers
Macro and Microplastic Pollution
Scope of Works of Energy and Environmental Engineers
GeoEnvironmental Engineering
Scope of Works of Energy and Environmental Engineers
Environmental Systems Engineering
Scope of Works of Energy and Environmental Engineers
Sustainable Buildings
Energy Engineering
Aims to equip design engineering professionals with transdisciplinary skills for renewable energy, energy efficiency, and environmental mitigation, enhancing their ability to address energy transition challenges.
Career Prospect/Skills of Energy and Engineers
Ability to intervene in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and mitigation of environmental impacts related to energy use.
Career Prospect/Skills of Energy and Engineers
Understanding of the scientific principles underlying energy and sustainability issues.
Career Prospect/Skills of Energy and Engineers
Ability to apply this understanding to the identification, formulation and solution of engineering problems using experimental, analytical or numerical methods.
Career Prospect/Skills of Energy and Engineers
Awareness of economic, ethical, legal and public health aspects related to engineering practice.
Environmental Engineering
Ensure that the societal development and use of water, land and air resources are sustainable. Study water, soil, and air pollution problems.
Skills of Environmental Engineering
The planning, design, construction, and operation of water and wastewater treatment facilities in municipalities and industries.
Skills of Environmental Engineering
Modeling and analysis of surface water and groundwater quality, design of soil and remediation systems.
Skills of Environmental Engineering
Planning of disposal and reuse of wastewater and sludges and the collection, transport, processing, recovery, and disposal of solid waste according to accepted engineeringpractices.