For engineers who require the technical knowledge and practical understanding of the principles, practices and processes involved in producing potable water to UK and EU potable water quality standards.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Objective
• Development of skills for those involved with or managing water treatment processes.
• Employees who feel their employer has made an investment in their career development.
Course content
• UK and EU potable water quality standards.
• An introduction to water chemistry.
• The principles of coagulation and flocculation.
• Water clarification granular filtration and membrane processes.
• The methods and options for the disinfection of water.
• Precautions to be taken with respect to cryptosporidium.
• Ozonisation and Activated Carbon technologies.
• Controlling and optimising the treatment processes.
• Calculating chemical usage and dose rates.
• Advances in treatment technologies and modern treatment practice.
• Maintaining water quality in the distribution system.
• Responsibilities for health and safety, and carrying out risk assessments.
