The purpose of a drinking water treatment plant is to produce safe water for consumers. Water must not contain toxic substances or organisms that may cause diseases. A treatment plant consists of a series of treatment processes, such as: aeration, coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration and disinfection. In this training course the participants will learn the basic knowledge on water sources and their characteristics. The training course will address and discuss the programs and methods of reservoirs management and their advantages. In addition, it will identify and describe the types of intake structures, as well as their operation and maintenance procedures.
Target Group
This training course is developed for professionals of water supply and sewerage utilities and it is especially useful for directors of technical department, operation and maintenance engineers, and production and design engineers.
Objectives of the Training Course
At the end of this training course, the participants will be able to:
Know the hydrologic cycle;
Recognize the physical and chemical characteristics of water source;
Evaluate the sustainability of a water source for drinking purposes;
Recognize the factors affecting water quality;
Know the advantages of a reservoir management program;
Implement the appropriate methods of reservoir management and water quality improvement;
Safely operate, maintain, and troubleshoot intake facilities.
Training Method
The training is based on lectures presented in Power Point, combined with discussions. In addition to lectures and discussions, participants will analyse specific case studies.
Training Course Materials
The participants of this training course will be provided with the Training Manual on “Water Sources and Intake Structures”. In addition, the participants will receive certificates of attendance.
Registration Fee
Members of SHUKALB/SHUKOS: 13,000 ALL/person
Non-members: 16,000 ALL/person
The registration fee includes course materials, coffee breaks and lunch breaks.