Water Quality Monitoring and Management
This 1-day course covers key water quality parameters, sampling methods, and compliance with South African standards (SANS 241). Ideal for environmental professionals and facility managers, it equips participants to monitor, assess, and manage water quality effectively.
Description
This 1-day course provides a practical understanding of water quality monitoring and management, focusing on techniques, standards, and compliance. Aimed at environmental professionals and facility managers, it equips participants with skills to ensure safe water systems.
Water quality monitoring and management are critical for ensuring safe water supplies and compliance with environmental standards. Water Quality Monitoring and Management is a 1-day course designed to equip professionals with the tools to monitor and manage water quality effectively. The course covers sampling techniques, quality parameters, data analysis, and regulatory requirements, tailored to South African municipal and industrial contexts.
Participants will learn to assess water quality parameters, such as pH, turbidity, and microbial content, using standard testing methods. The course addresses challenges like contamination, data accuracy, and compliance with South African water quality standards (e.g., SANS 241). It explores monitoring system design, maintenance, and reporting to ensure reliable data for decision-making.
This course is ideal for professionals seeking to enhance water quality management skills, ensure regulatory compliance, and protect public health.
By the end, attendees will be equipped to implement water quality monitoring programs, interpret monitoring data, and ensure compliance with water safety standards, contributing to safe and sustainable water systems.
Course Outline
Day 1: Water Quality Monitoring and Management
- Water quality parameters: pH, turbidity, microbial content.
- Sampling techniques and South African standards (SANS 241).
- Data analysis and reporting for water quality.
- Exercise: Analysing water samples and developing a case study report.
Who Should Attend?
- Environmental scientists and water quality specialists.
- Facility managers and municipal professionals.
- Professionals monitoring water quality in industrial or municipal settings.
- Individuals seeking to improve compliance with water quality regulations.
Key Learning Outcomes
- Understand water quality parameters and monitoring techniques.
- Apply sampling and testing methods to assess water quality.
- Ensure compliance with South African water quality standards (SANS 241).
- Analyse and interpret monitoring data for decision-making.
- Design basic water quality management systems.
- Identify and mitigate risks to water quality risks.
Course Format and Duration
Live-Online