The module focuses on the production of liquid waste, its quantitative and qualitative characteristics and its management - treatment methods. Particular emphasis is placed on the pollutant parameters, the understanding of mass balances, the production and categorization of industrial waste and advanced treatment methods such as chemical reactions, membrane technology, etc.

The objective of the module is to delve into issues related to management liquid waste. The student is expected to know after the successful completion of the course: (i) The production mechanism and the main characteristics of liquid waste (municipal and industrial), (ii) the basic methods of municipal liquid waste management, (iii) the basic management methods of municipal solid waste management, (iv) methods of industrial waste management, etc. The aim of the course is the study of the basic principles of wastewater treatment systems and the processes, the design and operation parameters of the units utilized in wastewater treatment plant.