Course Description
Water Treatment Training Course addresses the growing global demand for safe and sustainable water management solutions. With increasing concerns around water scarcity and pollution, this course provides a structured understanding of modern water treatment practices and technologies. It explores how water quality impacts public health, industrial efficiency, and environmental sustainability.
This Water Treatment Course focuses on the chemistry and microbiology of water, helping participants interpret key parameters and understand pollutant behavior. It also examines the classification of contaminants and the effectiveness of various treatment methods across different applications.
Participants will gain insights into regulatory requirements, safety considerations, and recent advancements in water treatment technologies. By combining theoretical knowledge with practical applications, this Water Treatment Training Course equips professionals to address real-world challenges and implement efficient, compliant, and cost-effective water treatment solutions.
What you will achieve
Water Treatment Training Course equips participants with the ability to evaluate, design, and manage effective water treatment systems. It focuses on building both technical knowledge and practical decision-making skills required in modern water management.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Assess water demand and determine the suitability of available water resources
- Select appropriate water treatment techniques for different industrial and public applications
- Develop monitoring strategies to maintain water quality and treatment efficiency
- Conduct inspections and optimize system performance for fitness-for-purpose outcomes
- Understand regulatory, health, and safety requirements related to water treatment practices
How the course is delivered
Water Treatment Training Course uses structured and practical learning approaches to ensure a comprehensive understanding of water treatment principles and applications. The course integrates theory with real-world scenarios to enhance knowledge retention and practical skills.
Participants will engage in interactive discussions that encourage knowledge sharing and critical thinking. Case studies are used to demonstrate real-life water treatment challenges, linking technical concepts to practical solutions. Group exercises promote collaboration and reinforce key principles such as water quality analysis, treatment selection, and system optimization.
This Water Treatment Course also incorporates examples from recent global events, helping participants understand evolving risks and regulatory expectations. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with actionable insights and hands-on understanding to effectively manage water treatment systems and support sustainable water practices.
Designed for
Water Treatment Course is designed for professionals involved in water systems, treatment operations, and regulatory oversight across various industries. It supports those responsible for ensuring water quality, compliance, and operational efficiency.
This training course is suitable for:
- Project Managers responsible for water treatment and infrastructure projects
- Process and Plant Engineers working within water and wastewater treatment facilities
- Quality assurance professionals in water authorities and utilities
- Regulatory officials including hygiene, environmental, and health & safety inspectors
- Facility management professionals in healthcare, hospitality, and commercial sectors
- Maintenance personnel managing water systems in industrial and service environments
Daily programme
- Global trends in water consumption and future projections – The Water Cycle
- Introduction to water chemistry and microbiology
- Water chemistry - Basic parameters and their interpretation
- Water microbiology – Indicator organisms and the concept of water-borne and free-floating bacteria
- Factors affecting bacterial growth in water systems – Biofouling and its role in water systems
- Physical properties of water and their significance
- Water treatment – Terms and Definitions
- Water pollution and main groups of water pollutants – Pollutants vs Contaminants
- Effect of treatment techniques on chemical composition and microbiological quality
- Biochemical water treatment - Biological oxidation/Aeration, biofilters
- Physical treatment techniques (sedimentation, filtration, dissolved air flotation - DAF etc.)
- The concept of Mobile Water Treatment (MWT) – applications and benefits
- Wastewater definition – types of wastewater
- Special considerations in the post COVID-19 era
- Primary, secondary and tertiary treatment of wastewater
- Advanced treatment techniques
- Applications of treated wastewater including water reuse - Restrictions & Regulations
- Special types of wastewater (e.g. landfill leachates) requiring more complex treatment
- Review of international regulations and policies on drinking water quality
- Continuous monitoring of water quality & Process optimisation
- Typical treatment techniques applied in the production of drinking water
- Drinking water storage & distribution networks - Maintenance & Risk appraisal
- Hot & Cold water systems – Basic considerations for corrosion and scale inhibition
- Case studies/Examples
- Different forms of evaporative cooling systems
- Feedwater treatment regimes – Softening and/or blending
- Performance/Operation criteria for evaporative cooling systems
- Health & Safety considerations for evaporative cooling systems
- Legionellosis – Prevention & Control – Case studies
- Legionellosis vs COVID-19 - Case studies and lessons learned during the pandemic
Certification & accreditation
BII Certificate of Completion
BII Certificate of Completion Upon successful completion, participants receive a BII Development Institute Certificate of Completion with a unique reference code that is independently verifiable. Our certificates are recognised internationally and reflect successful completion of your chosen programme.
