Water Pollution

Catalog description

This course examines the physics and chemistry of water from a Natural Sciences and processes point of view. It analyzes the transport of contaminants in surface water and the hydrogeology of groundwater in order to determine the best solution for the specific pollution problems of an area. Water quality modeling is used in order to gain a better understanding of the reasons behind the actual implementation of the Puerto Rico water quality standards. Priority is given to the study of the contamination of surface waters, drinking water, and wastewater, both from domestic as well as from industrial sources and its effects on Public Health.