Training on Effective Drainage Management for Urban and Rural WASH Programs

This course equips professionals with practical knowledge and skills for planning, designing, and maintaining effective drainage systems as part of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) programs in both urban and rural contexts. Emphasis is placed on stormwater and wastewater drainage, flood mitigation, and environmental health. The course includes technical design considerations, participatory planning approaches, and climate resilience integration for improved WASH outcomes.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

• WASH engineers and program officers

• Urban planners and municipal engineers

• Environmental health practitioners

• NGOs and humanitarian actors

• Infrastructure development agencies

• Public health officers and sanitation inspectors

Course Level: Intermediate

Organizational Impact

The organization will improve the effectiveness and long-term sustainability of its WASH programs by integrating drainage management into its planning and implementation. This training will lead to better resource allocation by ensuring that investments are made in comprehensive solutions that reduce the need for future emergency interventions. By fostering a culture of professional and holistic WASH programming, the organization can enhance its reputation and credibility as a leader in effective and sustainable development.

Personal Impact

The participant will gain a valuable and in-demand skill set essential for a modern career in the development and public sectors. This expertise is crucial for career progression into senior program design, leadership, or technical advisory roles. The individual will be able to contribute directly to the improvement of public health and environmental protection by providing expert guidance on drainage management. The training provides the confidence and authority to lead and champion integrated WASH initiatives.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Design and evaluate drainage systems for urban and rural WASH programs

• Understand the link between drainage, public health, and flood risks

• Integrate stormwater and wastewater drainage into sustainable WASH planning

• Apply appropriate technologies for community-scale drainage solutions

• Enhance drainage resilience to climate change and urban growth

Module 1: Drainage Systems and WASH Linkages

• Introduction to drainage in WASH programming

• Public health impacts of poor drainage

• Key differences between urban and rural drainage challenges

• Overview of drainage systems for WASH training initiatives

Module 2: Urban Drainage Design & Stormwater Management

• Urban hydrology and runoff analysis

• Urban storm water management course design techniques

• Integration of green infrastructure and nature-based solutions

• Operation and maintenance of urban drainage systems

Module 3: Rural Drainage Solutions and Community Health

• Rural drainage solutions for health and hygiene

• Low-cost and community-managed drainage systems

• Aligning drainage with household and communal WASH facilities

• Tools for community mapping and participatory design

Module 4: Wastewater Drainage & Environmental Protection

• Types of wastewater and drainage considerations

• Wastewater drainage planning approaches and technologies

• Environmental risks of poor drainage disposal

• Decentralized treatment and safe effluent discharge

Module 5: Climate Resilience & Flood Risk Management

• Flood mitigation in WASH programs

• Designing drainage systems for extreme weather

• Climate risk assessments and adaptive infrastructure

• Case studies of drainage interventions in WASH contexts