WATER INDUSTRY FUNDAMENTALS

Why Attend

Water use globally extends into many different applications, ranging from food and agricultural production to industrial and electricity production. Whilst on one hand the value of water in this array of applications tends to be evaluated based on economics alone, its real value is a different concept. Water is irreplaceable, its applications are limitless, and life cannot exist without it. In addition, the failure of overall coordination between the different stakeholders is the main reason behind water waste and misuse.

Overview

Course Outline

Schedule & Fees

Course Methodology

Instructor-led training that uses interactive learning methods, including class discussion, small group activities, and role-playing

Course Objectives

Understand the diversity of water usage applications worldwide; Develop the skills to determine the suitability of water for different applications; Analyse the risks and restrictions that apply to water use and make appropriate decisions; Understand the basic water treatment techniques and where to apply them; Develop a good understanding of the concepts of water chemistry and microbiology; Understand the legal and HSE requirements that relate to water use and reuse

Target Audience

This training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals in the water industry, but will greatly benefit: Project managers; Professionals involved in the regulatory monitoring of water quality; Engineers involved in the monitoring and maintenance of water systems in the Process Industries; Professionals involved in the drafting of guidelines on water quality; Process engineers in Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs); Professionals responsible for water systems in the Healthcare sector and the Hospitality industry

Target Competencies

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Day 1

WATER INDUSTRY DEFINITION

Water-use figures and latest global reports
Global water reserves and future forecasts
Trends in water consumption
Introduction to the concept of water balance
Basic processes that use water
The circular economy concepts in the water industry

Day 2

INTRODUCTION TO WATER PROPERTIES AND COMPOSITION

Basic water chemistry parameters
Basic water microbiology definitions
Physical characteristics of water
Interpreting water analysis results
How water interacts with substances and materials within the distribution network
The scale depositing and corrosive tendencies of water

Day 3

DRINKING WATER INDUSTRY

Global reserves and demand forecasts
Review of International Guidelines and Leading Documents
Major contaminants in drinking water supplies
Treatment techniques for drinking water
Disinfection techniques for drinking water
Quality control and monitoring regimes

Day 4

DOMESTIC AND INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER INDUSTRY

Basic definitions relating to Domestic and Industrial wastewater
Domestic and industrial wastewater treatment techniques
Chemical composition of wastewater
Microbiological characteristics of wastewater
Treated water re-use for irrigation
Other uses of treated wastewater - aquifer enrichment

Day 5

HSE AND LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS IN THE WATER INDUSTRY

Introduction to biofouling and water-related diseases
Special considerations during and in the aftermath of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Introduction to Evaporative cooling systems and Legionnaires’ disease
The concepts of Water Pollution and Water Contamination
Environmental regulations governing treated water disposal
Public liability of organizations involved in water applications

$3875

Muscat

Country: Oman

Duration: One week

Date: 17–21 Nov 2025

$2875

Maputo

WATER INDUSTRY FUNDAMENTALS

Overview

Course Outline

Schedule & Fees

Course Methodology

Course Objectives

Target Audience

Target Competencies

$3875

Country: Oman

Duration: One week

Date: 17–21 Nov 2025

$2875

Country: Mozambique

Duration: One week

Date: 30 Mar–03 Apr 2026