UniBwM is a state accredited University of higher education and research with 3000 students in Engineering, Science, Economics, Social Sciences and Humanities. UniBwM is dedicated to the highest standards of multi-disciplinary research exploring issues relevant to Safety and Security in Technology and Society. The University offers a broad spectrum of opportunities for scientific work and cooperation, ranging from basic research to application-related research and development projects. The Chair of Sanitary Engineering and Waste Management (SWA) is part of the Department of Civil Engineering and Environmental Sciences at UniBwM. The main task of the Chair is teaching and research in the fields of water supply engineering, water treatment, drainage of sewage and rainwater as well as treatment of wastewater. The leitmotiv of the Chair is “Protection of health, water and resources”. This reflects the interdependencies of water, sanitation, health, energy and climate.