Essential course on drinking water quality ensures health, safety, and effective water management. This 3-day training course combines theory and hands-on experience, offering a comprehensive knowledge base for effective water management and treatment processes. Topics covered include the following:

• Water Composition and Sources

• Water Treatment Processes

• Regulatory Standards and Guidelines

• Water Quality Parameters

• Health Impacts of Contaminants. 

The training course combines theory and practical assessments. Essential topics in water sampling covered include the following;

1. An overview of Sampling Protocols and Techniques:

   • Guidelines for selecting appropriate sampling techniques based on water sources and contaminants.

2. Preservation, Storage, and Handling of Samples:

   • Proper methods for sample preservation to maintain the integrity of water quality characteristics.

   • Guidelines for appropriate storage conditions and the duration before analysis.

   • Best practices for handling samples to prevent contamination during collection and transportation.

This training course offers an overview of water reticulation system disinfection processes, providing hands-on experience with practical disinfection techniques.

Topics include:

•  Introduction to the importance of disinfection for water reticulation

• Understanding of the various waterborne pathogens

• Correct procedure for calculating chlorine dose to achieve SANS 241 requirements

• Testing procedure to ensure that correct chlorine dose is achieved

• Practical exercises to show correct disinfection procedure

• Highlighting risks of contamination and sources of potential failures.

• Techniques for suitable disposal of hyper chlorinated water