Amanda Araujo - Sustainability in Wastewater Treatment Plants

Amanda Araujo is a fifth year Civil Engineering student at the University of Alberta who is passionate about Construction and Water Resources Management. Her Integrative Project entitled "Sustainability in Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs)" focuses on approaches to energy optimization and carbon footprint reduction of the plants. Her project idea was inspired by her desire to raise awareness about water scarcity and encourage responsible consumption, along with issues associated with WWTPs. Besides explaining the wastewater treatment process, her project analyzes solutions to improve sustainability in this sector, importance of responsible water management and community engagement to fight water overuse.
The Certificate in Sustainability is an undergraduate credential that rewards your choice to focus on human and environmental issues that are increasingly important in today’s world. Study across disciplines to understand issues such as climate change, food security, renewable energy, biodiversity and social inequality.
To learn more: uab.ca/cis