Water Industry Fundamentals

Water is used globally across a wide range of applications, from food and agriculture to industry and electricity production. While its value in these contexts is often assessed primarily through economic factors, its true worth goes beyond that. Water is irreplaceable, has countless applications, and is essential for life. Moreover, the primary cause of water waste and misuse is the lack of proper coordination among various stakeholders.

Therefore, it is crucial for all professionals in the water industry to be well-versed in the fundamental, up-to-date principles and regulations governing water use, including HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) and legal aspects. This Water Industry Fundamentals training course will provide you with this essential knowledge.

This training course will feature:

• Review of the basic sectors in the water industry worldwide, including water use and reuse
• Detailed explanation of specific requirements relating to quality and quantity of water in different domestic and industrial applications
• Introduction to the basics of water composition, including chemistry, microbiology and physical properties and the associated risks and limitations
• Introduction to the major water treatment techniques, including potable water and wastewater
• Maintenance and monitoring of water systems and managing the Environmental, Legal and HSE requirements imposed by international regulations and guidelines

By the end of This Water Industry Fundamentals training course, participants will be able to:

• 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

This training course is suitable to 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