SMALL WATER SYSTEMS

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Course Description

Water supply systems consist of water resources, such as surface water and groundwater, wells, pumps, water treatment plants, as well as distribution system, which includes storage facilities and water mains that supply consumers with water.Workers at water supply and sewerage utilities are responsible for the maintenance of all the above-mentioned components, and for good quality drinking water supply. This training course aims at introducing the basic operation and maintenance components of small water systems. In addition, the identification of problems, their causes and repair will also be explained and discussed during the course.

Target Group

This training course is developed for professionals of water supply and sewerage utilities and it is especially useful for maintenance and operation engineers and technicians.

Objectives of the Training Course

At the end of this training course, the participants will be able to:

• Know and explain the water system components and identify typical water system schemes;
• Know the four major categories of water quality classification;
• Identify the parts of a well and pumping system and the procedures to maintain and rehabilitate a well;
• Operate and maintain a well pump and identify the problems;
• Identify the purpose of a water treatment plant and explain its importance;
• Identify the types  of  contaminants that could get into a water distribution system;
• Explain the importance of a water distribution system surveillance program;
• Explain the importance of a cross – connection control program;
• Pperate and maintain the water facilities;
• Protect the storage facilities from corrosion and conduct their disinfection;
• Know the basic formula to calculate the areas, volume, pressure, velocity and flow.

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 “Small Water Systems”. 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.

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