USA Africa Dialogue Series - Guidelines for the Design, Construction and Operation of Water and Sewerage Systems

Department of Environment and Conservation of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada has published a comprehensive guideline for design, construction and operation of water and sewer systems in their province. The purpose of the guidelines is to enable design of municipal water supply, treatment, and distribution systems and wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal systems in their province. Though some of the aspects may specifically suit their province, the guidelines offer comprehensive overview of the water supply and sewerage systems from inception to completion and maintenance. These guidelines can be used to improve and plan water supply and sewerage systems in the Urban Local Bodies.

The guidelines incorporate new guidelines in water and sewer industry, instrumentation & control, operator training, occupational health & safety aspects. It provides general guidance on good engineering practices for design, construction, operation and maintenance aspects of water and sewerage systems.