UNIVERSITY OF MALTA

FACULTY FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

M.SC. IN SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE
YEAR II
MAY / JUNE 2015 EXAMINATION SESSION
Unit Code: SPI5414

Unit Title: Water & Waste

Date: Tuesday 2nd June 2015

Reading Time: 17:00 17:05

Examination Time: 17:05 19:05

SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS
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1.

What were the main findings of the characterisation study in respect of Maltas
groundwater bodies?
(30 marks)

2.

The Water Framework Directive requires the drawing up of a Programme of

Measures for each River Basin. What types of measures are classified as basic and
supplementary? Give practical examples of how these would be implemented in the
local context.
(40 marks)

3.

What are the salient proposals forming part of Maltas Waste Management Plan
2014-2020? Are you in agreement with the measures put forward? Give reasons
for your answers.
(30 marks)

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