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L00 Introduction To Water Resources Engineering

The document discusses water resources engineering in the Philippines. It notes that the country's total available water supply is 146,000 MCM/y. It experiences frequent droughts and floods that impact the economy and human welfare. Water resources engineering aims to manage water supplies and mitigate damage from extreme water events. It involves tasks like flood control, irrigation, water supply systems, and water quality management through application of hydrology, hydraulics, and other disciplines. The career of a water resources engineer involves improving water security and development in the country.

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L00 Introduction To Water Resources Engineering

The document discusses water resources engineering in the Philippines. It notes that the country's total available water supply is 146,000 MCM/y. It experiences frequent droughts and floods that impact the economy and human welfare. Water resources engineering aims to manage water supplies and mitigate damage from extreme water events. It involves tasks like flood control, irrigation, water supply systems, and water quality management through application of hydrology, hydraulics, and other disciplines. The career of a water resources engineer involves improving water security and development in the country.

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Water Resources

Engineering
CHRISMAR PUNZAL
10 SEPTEMBER 2022
Water
resources of the
Philippines
▪Dependable surface water supply:
125,790 MCM/y

▪Groundwater potential: 20,200


MCM/y

▪Total water available: 146,000 MCM/y

▪Water allocated for different uses ≈


59% (Dec. 2016)
Droughts in the
Philippines

▪11 droughts recorded since 1968


▪Has severe economic consequences on the
economy particularly to the agricultural
sector (10% of GDP)
▪water, energy and human health sectors
have been also affected.
Floods in the
Philippines

▪Monsoon and tropical cyclones can


cause flooding which affects
agricultural crops, property, disruption
of commercial activities, and loss of
lives.
We have much excess water We barely have much water
when we don’t need it. when we really need it.
Water resources
engineering is the
management and control
of the water resources.

It involves the conception,


planning, and execution of
designs to make use of
water or avoid damage
from too much water.
Water
resources
engineering

Control of Conservation
excess water of water

Quantity Quality

Flood Storm Bridges and Pollution


Sewerage Water supply Irrigation Hydropower Navigation
mitigation drainage culverts Control

Adopted from Water Resources Engineering by Linsley


Flood
mitigation
▪How much water will rise because
of certain volume?
▪Will water reach the flood plains?
To what extent?
▪Hydrology and hydraulics are
needed.
▪Modelling makes calculations
easier and presentation of results
better.
Sediment
transport
Erosion
▪How much sediments is carried by
the water?
▪How much will be deposited? How
much will be eroded?
▪Knowing water sampling
techniques is a must.
Deposition
Culvert and
Bridges
▪How much water should the
culvert/bridge convey?
▪What is the water level for the
given flow of water?
▪Hydrology and hydraulics are
important.
▪Modelling is also helpful.
Storm
drainages
▪How much water should be
conveyed by the system?
▪How big should the drainage be?
▪Where is the outfall located?
▪Hydrology and hydraulics are
needed. GIS skills is also important
in delineating boundaries.
Water
resources
engineering

Control of Conservation
excess water of water

Quantity Quality

Flood Storm Bridges and Pollution


Sewerage Water supply Irrigation Hydropower Navigation
mitigation drainage culverts Control

Adopted from Water Resources Engineering by Linsley


River as source
of water supply
▪ How much water can be extracted?

▪How good is the water quality?


Parameter PNSDW (2017) Alubijid River
pH 6.5-8.5 6.82
Temp - 29.5 °C
TDS 600 mg/l 385.2 mg/l
Turbidity 5 NTU 2.31 NTU

▪Hydrology and chemistry skills are


important.
Groundwater as
source of water
supply
▪Where is groundwater located?
▪How much water can be pumped
from the ground?
▪Is the water of good quality?
▪What should be the design of the
pump? How about the well?
▪Hydrology, geology and chemistry
are key areas.
Water supply
for a town
▪How much water does a
household consume?
▪How to deliver water from
source/treatment plant to
houses?
▪What kind and size of pipe should
be used?
▪Is pump needed?
▪Hydraulic skills are needed.
Modelling will help in calculations.
Hydropower
▪How much water can be expected
from the source?
▪How high is it compared to the
outlet?
▪Hydrology and hydraulics are
important.
Irrigation for a
communal farming
facility
▪Where is the source?
▪What is the climate in the area?
▪What kind of crops will be
planted?
▪Hydrology and hydraulics are
important.
Navigation
▪What open channel
improvements are needed for
navigation?
▪ Dredging needed?
▪ Slope improvement?
▪ Bank stabilization?

▪Hydraulics is needed.
Water
resources
engineering

Control of Conservation
excess water of water

Quantity Quality

Flood Storm Bridges and Pollution


Sewerage Water supply Irrigation Hydropower Navigation
mitigation drainage culverts Control

Adopted from Water Resources Engineering by Linsley


Spatial variation of
groundwater quality
▪Groundwater in an island
▪Water quality sampling and analysis of
deepwells
▪Difference in the water quality of the area
▪Surface water and groundwater interaction
Skills to be honed
▪ Hydrology
▪ Hydraulics
▪ Geology
▪ Chemistry Learn as much as you can during
▪ Mathematics college.
▪ Programming
▪ Writing and speaking Join organizations and make
▪ Social skills connections.
▪ Mountaineering and hiking skills
▪ Many more Ask questions.
Career of water resources engineer
▪ Water utility, example local water districts, MWCI
▪ Regulatory offices, example NWRB, LWUA, MWSS
▪ Consultancy firm
▪ Research institutions
▪ Financial institutions such as ADB
As a water resources engineer,
you can contribute to the
▪ Hydropower corporations
development of the Philippines!
▪ Government agencies such as DPWH, NIA, NPC
▪ Construction companies You can improve
▪ Academe the welfare of the Filipinos.
▪ many more

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