The aim of the course is to cover a wide range of issues related to water resources and water quality. These include environmental importance, management, chemistry, quality, uses of natural water resources and seawater utilization. It covers the socio-economic, environmental, and legislative aspects of water at international and national levels, as well as the impact of climate change on water resources. Topics include the chemistry of natural waters and metals, water quality management for drinking, gray, and irrigation water, reuse of treated wastewater, desalination of brackish water and seawater, and the water–energy nexus, including concepts such as water footprint, virtual water, and blue growth. Emphasis is placed on sustainable water management and integrated solutions for environmental and resource challenges.

The course is lab-based with topics: Ionic equilibrium of aquatic systems, Solid mass balances in wastewater treatment, Exploring the possibility of reuse of treated wastewater, Recovery of salts from seawater brine, Advanced oxidation processes in wastewater treatment.