Urban Water Systems, Sanitation & Smart Cities

Course Overview

This course explores how to design, manage, and reform urban water and sanitation systems, especially in fast-growing cities. Delegates will explore planning, service delivery, tariff structures, and smart technologies for efficiency and sustainability.

The content is aligned with UN-Habitat Urban Water Guidelines, World Bank Citywide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS), and smart city water management frameworks.

Key Course Objectives

✅ Strengthen water and sanitation governance in cities
✅ Improve performance and accountability in utilities
✅ Design inclusive service models for underserved areas
✅ Introduce digital tools and smart metering systems
✅ Align infrastructure upgrades with urban growth

Who Should Attend

• Urban planning departments and water utilities
• Local governments and mayors’ offices
• City engineers, infrastructure planners & sanitation experts
• Donor programme leaders supporting urban resilience

Detailed Course Content (2 Weeks)

Week 1: Urban Water & Sanitation Systems
Day 1: Inclusive Urban Water Access Challenges
Day 2: Utility Reform, Tariffs & Service Improvement
Day 3: Sanitation Models – Onsite, Networked, Decentralised
Day 4: CWIS Principles and Urban Slum Integration
Day 5: Climate-Smart Urban Water Design

Week 2: Smart Cities & Resilient Systems
Day 6: Digital Metering, Leakage & Water Balance Tools
Day 7: Public-Private Participation in City Utilities
Day 8: UK Site Visit – Urban Water Utility or Smart District
Day 9: Stakeholder Engagement & Policy Dialogue
Day 10: Future-Proofing Infrastructure Plans