CH 1 Intro
CH 1 Intro
CH 1 Intro
EN V IR O N M EN TA L
EN G IN EER IN G
Environm ent
The environment has different meaning in
different disciplines.
In environmental engineering, the environment is
where we live.
It is divided into two types:
1) Natural environment: encompasses all living
& non living things occurring naturally in the area
2) Built environment: refers to the human
made surrounding that provide the setting for
human activity (eg. Building, water supply,
Infrastructures, etc)
W hat is Environm ental Engineering?
Environmental Science
Environmental Engineering
Environm ental Science
The study of the processes in water, air, and soil
and organisms which lead to pollution or
environmental damage, and the scientific basis for
the establishment of a standard which can be
considered acceptably clean, safe and healthy for
human beings and the natural ecosystem.
Q uantitative environm ental science
Pollutant Release
Environmental Processes
Receptors/ Effects
Environm entalSystem s O verview
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Three environm entalsystem s