Introduction

The Institute was established in 1972. It is the oldest and a premier Institute in the field of Environmental Engineering in Pakistan. It offers BSc, MSc and PhD in the field of Environmental Engineering. In addition, it provides advisory and consulting services to both, national and international organizations, in matters related to Environmental Engineering. Some of these organizations include, UNICEF, ADB, World Bank, UNDP, The Urban Unit, WASA, PHED and others. It is also one of the oldest and most reliable Institute that provides commercial testing services of water, wastewater and air. The Institute remained instrumental in framing National Environmental Quality Standards (NEQS) and National Standards for Drinking Water Quality (NSDWQ). Recently it has switched to Outcome Based Education (OBE) system and batches 2013-14 are accredited by Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) on OBE, thus the BSc degree is now recognized by 18 members of Washington Accord including USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Japan, China and others.

Vision

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Become a world class institution and a think tank in the field of Environmental Engineering.

Mission Statement

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To produce graduates capable to solve complex engineering problems related to environmental engineering, provide innovative and sustainable solutions for water supply, sewerage, water and wastewater treatment, solid waste management & air pollution problems, and devise appropriate solutions for above utility services.

IEER at a glance

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COURSES OF STUDY

The following courses of study are offered at different levels:

• Bachelors Degree in Environmental Engineering.
• Master’s Degree Course in Environmental Engineering*
• M.Phill Environmental Sciences
• Ph.D. degree in Environmental Engineering**

*The Masters Degree course is offered to both, full and part time students.

** This degree is earned by course work and research on topics relating to Environmental Engineering.

Laboratories and other Facilities

The Institute has laboratory facilities in the following areas:

1. Water Quality Testing
2. Unit Processes
3. Water Pollution Control
4. Air Pollution Monitoring
5. Environmental Microbiology
6. Heavy Metal Analysis
7. Pesticides, insecticides and other organic compounds analysis

Research Extensions

In addition to the teaching programs, the Institute is engaged in the multifaceted research activities for advancement of environmental engineering in the country. Some of the research areas are as follows.

1. Water pollution analysis & control
2. Water supply and sanitation
3. Water and air quality modeling
4. Air pollution analysis and control
5. Water treatment technologies
6. Wastewater treatment technologies
7. Risk assessment and management
8. Health Safety and Environment

Research and Investigations

Research and investigations in the area of Environmental Engineering are conducted by MSc and PhD. students and faculty members. Some of the research projects and studies have been sponsored by international agencies, public sector agencies and industries. These projects have played a vital role in finding practical solutions leading to the development of design criteria and guidelines particularly in the area of water and sanitation. Currently these design guidelines are being effectively utilized by the public works departments in the implementation of environmental engineering systems.

Training program and refresher course

The Institute offers numerous training programs, and refresher courses for the in service personnel, and field engineers from various organizations. It also organizes national and international seminars, and symposia on issues of environmental engineering in the context of local requirements.

Consultancy and advisory services

The institute offers advisory and consultancy services to industries, municipalities, and private organizations on a variety of environmental engineering issues such as;

1. Water and wastewater testing
2. Air pollution Monitoring
3. Design of solid waste management system
4. Environmental impact assessment
5. Planning and design of water & wastewater treatment facilities
6. Design vetting and review

Commercial Testing

IEER offers services for commercial testing. Currently following testing services are provided for commercial clients;

Sr. #	Parameter	Sr. #	Parameter
1.	pH	2.	COD
3.	Turbidity	4.	Fluoride
5.	Conductivity	6.	Coliforms (Total)
7.	Total Solids	8.	Fecal Coliform
9.	Total suspended solids (TSS)	10.	Ammonia
11.	Total Dissolved Solids	12.	Zinc
13.	Settleable Solids	14.	Iron
15.	Total Alkalinity	16.	Copper
17.	Chlorides	18.	Manganese
19.	Sulphides	20.	Chromium
21.	Total Hardness	22.	Nickel
23.	Calcium Hardness	24.	Lead
25.	Magnesium Hardness	26.	Mercury
27.	Sulphates	28.	DO
29.	Sodium	30.	BOD
31.	Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen	32.	Cadmium
33.	Nitrates	34.	Arsenic
35.	Nitrites	36.	Calcium
37.	Phosphates	38.	Magnesium