UC Davis Study Abroad, Summer Abroad Mexico, Water

Summer Abroad Mexico

Building Sustainable Water Treatment Systems

Guadalajara, Mexico

  • Dates – June 29–July 26, 2025
  • Max Enrollment – 15
  • Taught In – English
  • Prerequisites – See course page for details
  • Academic Area – Civil & Environmental Engineering

Program Overview

In 2015, the nations of the world adopted a set of global goals to eradicate poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all as part of a new sustainable development agenda. In Mexico, although substantial developments have been made in water and wastewater treatment, significant progress is still needed in providing access to all communities, as well as ensuring the resilient operations of these systems. This class will focus on the design of a holistic system for the collection, treatment and use of rainwater, and the collection, treatment and reuse of municipal wastewater in a community in Mexico that is historically under-resourced. The system will be designed to meet the needs of the population served, comply with current regulations and legislation, and reflect the principles of sustainability, Net Zero Water, Water Neutral, and conjunctive use.

Program Contacts

Program Highlights

  • Gain an international perspective on the design of water and wastewater systems.
  • Experience dimensions of social justice in engineering.
  • Work side-by-side with students from Tecnologico de Monterrey on the Guadalajara campus.
  • Engage with local stakeholders passionate about expanding access to safe and affordable water.
  • Immerse yourself in the cuisine and culture of Mexico.

What Students Are Saying

  • “It was well worth the experience and I am grateful for the many people who made it possible!”
  • “Overall I think the premise of this program is great. It's enriching to learn about how engineering systems are set up in a different country.”

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