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Introduction to Potable Water Treatment



This course is available at these future events:
Gold Coast 2010

The aim of this course is to introduce the issues relating to water quality, identify the need for water treatment and describe the key water treatment processes in use today.

This is a practical course, and case studies are used extensively in teaching. The course concludes with an interactive design workshop to consider the issues and required treatment for a theoretical water source and water quality.  Specific operating issues of concern to participants will also be discussed.

ISSUES ADDRESSED

Day 1

  • NHMRC/ARMCANZ Australian Drinking Water Quality guidelines, incorporating the Drinking Water Quality Framework
  • Emerging water quality issues
  • Effective water quality management, including case studies
  • Disinfection processes and their advantages and disadvantages
  • Conventional water treatment technology – incl. coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation and filtration and process optimisation
  • Case studies from operating full scale plants
  • Optimising coagulation for removal of natural organic matter
  • Water Treatment Exercise I

Day 2

  • Causes and treatment of issues related to cyanobacteria (incl. full scale data and case studies)
  • Treatment options for taste and odour compounds and algal toxins
  • Oxidation, activated carbon adsorption, biological treatment
  • Water Treatment plant visit

Day 3

  • Problems relating to inorganic contaminants
  • Oxidation, physical processes for removal of arsenic, iron and manganese
  • MIEX® DOC process, including a case study
  • Overview and case studies using membrane systems
  • Water Treatment Exercise II 

WHAT DO YOU GET ? 

  • Access to world leading experts and the opportunity to seek advice with local issues
  • CD with the course notes and copies of power point presentations
  • Relevant publications and websites that can be used to seek further information
  • Half-day plant visit


WHO SHOULD ATTEND ?

The workshop is designed specifically for engineers, plant operators, scientists, consultants and researchers who do not have a strong background in water quality issues or water treatment processes. The course aims to provide an understanding of the issues facing the potable water industry to assist in providing a better water quality outcome.


PRESENTERS:
Mary Drikas
Gayle Newcombe