1. WASTEWATER – Exploring the options Module 5 of the SWITCH Training kit

2. Project outline, Management and Organisation Page 2 Linkages within the urban water cycle WASTEWATER – Exploring the options www.switchtraining.eu

3. Project outline, Management and Organisation Page 3 Linkages between wastewater and other urban management sectors Urban agriculture Housing Parks and recreation Energy Health and poverty alleviation Education Environmental management WASTEWATER – Exploring the options www.switchtraining.eu

4. Project outline, Management and Organisation Page 4 WASTEWATER – Exploring the options Chapter 1 – The need for sustainable wastewater management The conventional approach to wastewater management www.switchtraining.eu

5. Project outline, Management and Organisation Page 5 A more integrated approach… WASTEWATER – Exploring the options www.switchtraining.eu

6. Project outline, Management and Organisation Page 6 Benefits of taking a more integrated approach Increased access to sanitation Water savings Flexibility to population growth Recycling of plant nutrients Financial savings Employment generation Energy recovery More efficient treatment Urban biodiversity and amenity WASTEWATER – Exploring the options www.switchtraining.eu

7. Project outline, Management and Organisation Page 7 Ways to overcome barriers to integrated wastewater management Stakeholder engagement Institutional coordination Demonstration projects Awareness raising Creating incentives Political support WASTEWATER – Exploring the options www.switchtraining.eu

8. Constructed wetlands Waste Stabilisation Ponds Project outline, Management and Organisation Page 8 Integrated wastewater management options (1) Urine diversion toilets Soil Aquifer Treatment (SAT) Image: Mekorot National Water Company WASTEWATER – Exploring the options www.switchtraining.eu

9. Greywater reuse Project outline, Management and Organisation Page 9 Integrated wastewater management options (2) Biogas production Sludge reuse Images: slamspridning_Cirkulation WASTEWATER – Exploring the options www.switchtraining.eu

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