KOLEHIYO NG LUNGSOD NG DASMARIÑAS

INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

CIVIL ENGINEERING ORIENTATION

CE 109

WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING

MEMBERS:
TANO, JOHN EMMANUEL A.
TATAD, JEROME REY A.
VALENCIA, JOSHUA G.
SAN JOSE, STANLEY A.
SOMUELO, VINCE CALVIN D.
TORIBIO, ZYRRHA JHANE H.
SAPIDA, MARK DENIEL J.
ZABAL, RAMON LITO

INSTRUCTOR:
ENGR. MELANIE LAYOS

DATE:
OCTOBER 2, 2023
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. TABLE OF CONTENTS………………………………………………………………..1
II. INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………………..2
III. HISTORY OF WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING……………………………..2
a. Antiquity………………………………………………………………………………2
b. Modern Times……………….………………………………………………………3
IV. TRENDS IN INDUSTRY………………………………………………………………..3
V. IMPORTANCE OF WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING……………………….4
VI. FACTORS AFFECTING WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING………………..4
VII. JOBS & QUALIFICATIONS…………………………………………………………..4
VIII. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES RELATED……………………………………………..5
IX. WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING RESPONSIBILITIES…………………….6
X. WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING PROJECTS……………….………………7
XI. CONCLUSIONS…………………………………………………………………………8
XII. REFERENCES…………………………………………………………………………..9

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WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING

Water Resources Engineering constitutes a specific type of Civil Engineering that involves plans for
the modernization of existing systems and equipment to assist in managing people's water resources.
Water treatment facilities, subterranean drilling, and springs are some of the areas addressed by water
resource engineers. In order to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of water treatment and aquatic
resource management, engineers need to build modern equipment and systems. A typical workday
consists of analyzing data from important areas and, at this point in time, developing modern or ongoing
water treatment equipment to improve the cleanliness of the system.

In planning such systems, the water resource engineer must take into account budget constraints,
government regulations, and other variables. To ensure that these systems are properly assembled, a Water
Resource Engineer may be responsible for the design and implementation of such systems. They may also
supervise the maintenance and support for these systems once they have been completed.

Water resource engineers play a crucial role in ensuring the efficiency and adaptability of water supply
infrastructure to natural disasters arising from climate change, aging, and population growth.

HISTORY OF WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING

Water resources engineering has its origins in the ancient world, with evidence of its use in the Middle
East, India and China dating back to 3000 BC. Ancient civilizations used hydraulic engineering to irrigate
their agricultural lands and store water for long-term use. During the Middle Ages, hydraulic engineering
was used to build dams and canals for flood control and agricultural land irrigation.

ANTIQUITY

In the 17th-18th centuries Water engineering began to be used for other purposes such as water supply
and sewage systems, As well as providing a source of energy through the use of water wheels. In the 19th
century, Advances in engineering and technology have allowed engineers to design and build more
complex water resource projects such as aqueducts and irrigation canals. And In the 20th century, The

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focus of water engineering shifted to water resource management and conservation, With the development
of models and tools to help manage and protect water resources.

MODERN TIME

As Today Water resources engineering is used to manage, develop and protect water resources for a
wide range of purposes. The need for water has steadily increased from ancient times and the role of the
hydraulic engineer is a critical one in supplying it. Also in the modern hydraulic engineer uses the same
kinds of computer-aided design (CAD) tools as many of the other engineering disciplines while also
making use of technologies like computational fluid dynamics to perform the calculations to accurately
predict flow characteristics, GPS mapping to assist in locating the best paths for installing a system and
laser-based surveying tools to aid in the actual construction of a system.

TRENDS IN INDUSTRY

One of the major responsibilities of water resource engineers is “water-resource recoverability,” which
requires them to recover reusable elements in wastewater. Engineers are able to filter out valuable
nutrients from the water that can be used for fertilizer, or obtain particles as a substitute for sand. In other
cases, engineers are able to capture heat from wastewater. This heat can be used to heat buildings, while
other organic wastewater material can be utilized as renewable energy.

● Updating Wastewater Treatment Facilities

Engineers are able to treat wastewater so that it can be used for irrigation, potable water or even as
cooling water for industrial plants

● UV Disinfection Technology

To provide clean drinking water, water resource engineers are integrating ultraviolet disinfection
technology into water treatment plants.

● Cooling Waterways and Oceans

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Water resource engineers are helping confront global warming through the process of cooling waterways
and oceans. Cooler water is better equipped to trap carbon dioxide.

IMPORTANCE OF WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING

Water resource engineers are employed by organizations operating in the water sector. Water suppliers
abstract water from the environment, treat it to the required standard, and distribute it to household and
non-household clients. Within this broader context, water resource engineers are at the forefront of
sustainable resource use by conserving water, building dams, and delivering water to customers. Their
plans ensure the full integration and coordination of water management to meet the needs of both nature
and their clients.

FACTORS AFFECTING WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING

In the face of climate change, water resource engineers face several challenges, including increasing
variability and uncertainty in water availability, quality, and demand, as well as increased risks of
droughts, floods, and conflicts.

JOBS & QUALIFICATIONS

Water resources engineering is an important field in the Philippines because the country relies on water
for a variety of purposes, including agriculture, domestic use, and industrial applications.

To become a water resources engineer, you must first earn a university degree in civil engineering and
then earn a master's degree in water management. This role requires strong analytical skills. They are
typically employed by public or private entities to manage all tasks related to water management,
including technical and administrative tasks.

Employment in a variety of sectors, including government agencies, private engineering companies,

research institutes, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Government agencies such as the
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the National Irrigation Administration (NIA)
often hire water resources engineers to plan and manage infrastructure projects. water layer.

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 Also it may be involved in a variety of tasks, such as the design and maintenance of water supply
systems, flood control projects, irrigation systems, and water treatment facilities. waste. They may also
conduct hydrological studies and environmental impact assessments. Joining professional organizations
like the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) can help you connect with colleagues in the field,
access resources, and stay informed about industry developments.

Water resources engineering job opportunities may vary depending on your preferred location in the
Philippines. Metro Manila and larger cities may have more options, but rural areas can offer opportunities
for agricultural and irrigation projects.

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES RELATED TO WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING

National Water Resources Board (NWRB):

Here in the Philippines, NWRB is in charge of the comprehensive management and development of
water resources. They divide up available water resources among different purposes and control water
licenses. government agency for the water sector, regarding water resources and potable water; it is
conferred with policy-making, regulatory and quasi-judicial functions within the Philippine government.

Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage System “MWSS”:

MWSS is responsible for providing water and sewerage services to Metro Manila. They oversee the
operation and maintenance of water systems. government agency that is in charge of water privatization
in Metro Manila in the Philippines.

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH):

DPWH is responsible for building and maintaining water resource infrastructure, including dams,
flood control measures, and irrigation facilities.

The National Irrigation Administration (NIA)

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 Responsible for planning, developing, and managing irrigation systems in the Philippines in order to
support agricultural activities and improve food security.

TYPES OF WATER RESOURCES ENGINEER

Groundwater engineering :

focuses on modeling and managing subsurface water and designing extraction systems.

Hydrology engineering:

is primarily associated with watershed and river modeling and understanding interactions between
atmospheric, surface, and subsurface water;

Hydraulics engineering:

Hydraulics is a technology and applied science utilizing engineering, chemistry, and other sciences
including the mechanical properties and utilize of fluids. At an awfully fundamental level, hydraulics is
the liquid counterpart of pneumatics, which concerns gasses. (or hydromechanics) emphasizes the
mechanics of water flow, including pressurized flow, open channel flow and flow-structure interactions.

WATER RESOURCES ENGINEER RESPONSIBILITIES

● Manage utilities and wastewater, infrastructure and cost savings projects from ideas to complete
projects.
● Develop interior drainage studies using HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS models for levee certifications
and levee analysis for certification.
● Perform QC activities on the data submitted by subconsultant.
● Ensure all EPA require data warehousing and reports are maintained.

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WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING PROJECTS

Local Projects

Angat Dam

Angat Dam is a concrete water reservoir embankment hydroelectric dam that supplies Metro Manila
and nearby provinces with water. It was a part of the Angat-Ipo- La Mesa water system. The reservoir
supplies about 90 percent of raw water requirements for Metro Manila through the facilities of the
Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System and it irrigates about 28,000 hectares of farmland in the
provinces of Bulacan and Pampanga. The dam is 131 meters high and impounds water from the Angat
River that subsequently created the Angat Lake.

Larisip (Lower Agno River Irrigation System Improvement Project)

Larisip (Lower Agno River Irrigation System Improvement Project)'s primary objective is to construct
new canal systems, rehabilitate existing irrigation facilities, restore non-functional service areas to
improve water delivery and/or augment irrigation water supply in order to increase agricultural
productivity and farmers income, and generate employment in the process.

Internationals Project

Thames Barrier

The Thames Barrier is a retractable barrier system that is designed to prevent the floodplain of most of
Greater London from being flooded by exceptionally high tides and storm surges moving up from the
North Sea. It has been operational since 1982. When needed, it is closed (raised) during high tide; at low
tide, it can be opened to restore the river's flow towards the sea. Built approximately 3 km (1.9 mi) due
east of the Isle of Dogs, its northern bank is in Silvertown in the London Borough of Newham and its
southern bank is in the New Charlton area of the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

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CONCLUSION

Water resource engineering is a specific branch of civil engineering that involves designing new
systems and equipment to manage human water resources. Water treatment facilities, subterranean wells,
and natural springs are among the areas where water resource engineers work. To increase the
effectiveness and efficiency of water treatment and the management of aquatic resources, they set up new
systems and equipment. Angat Dam is a concrete water reservoir embankment hydroelectric dam that
supplies Metro Manila and nearby provinces with water. It was a part of the Angat-Ipo- La Mesa water
system. The reservoir supplies about 90 percent of raw water

Water resource engineers worldwide are developing new facilities and systems for the management of
water resources. They seek to improve the quality and quantity of natural resources in a given area. They
design and build hydraulic structures, typically dams, canals, and water distribution systems, to collect
and manage water as a natural resource. This field of engineering is guided by the principles of hydrology,
weather forecasts, and resource management, requiring a high degree of expertise.

Organizations in the water industry employ water resource engineers to abstract water from the
environment, treat it to the required standard, and distribute it to household and non household clients. In
the broader context, water resource engineers focus on ensuring sustainable resource use through
conservation, dam construction, and water delivery to clients. Their planning ensures that water is
distributed in a way that balances the needs of nature with those of their clients.

Finally, to further enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of water treatment and ocean resource
management, Water Resource Engineers need to set up state-of-the-art equipment and systems. Typical
workday activities include analyzing data from relevant regions and planning new or modernized water
treatment facilities to improve their cleaning effects.

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 REFERENCES:

Importance of water resources engineering:

https://www.almustaqbel.com/en/engineering-colleges/water-resources-engineering/#:~:text=Water
%20resources%20engineering%20is%20important,drought%20and%20other%20environmental
%20factors.

History of water resources engineering:

https://www.almustaqbel.com/en/engineering-colleges/water-resources-engineering

https://youtube.com/watch?v=Y4lTfC0DU90&feature=share

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBq55sNNxX4&feature=share

Water resources engineering responsibilities

https://www.zippia.com/water-resources-engineer-jobs/

Types of Water resources Engineering

https://engineering.unl.edu/cee/water-resources-engineering-emphasis/#:~:text=Water%20resource
s%20engineering%20can%20be,groundwater%2C%20hydrology%2C%20and%20hydraulics.

Trends in Industry

https://www.ucf.edu/online/engineering/news/water-resource-engineering-trends-and-careers-in-civi
l-engineering/

Agencies related in Water resources Engineering

https://region3.nia.gov.ph/content/about-nia#:~:text=The%20National%20Irrigation%20Administr
ation%20

https://www.tlcpay.ph/NWRB/homepage

https://mwss.gov.ph/

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