Wastewater Treatment TechnologyÂ
Virtual CPD Course | 29 – 30 May 2025
Legible for:Â 2 CPD Points – SAAMA/ECSAÂ |Â 1.8 CPD Credits – SACPCMP
Brief Overview:
A guide on wastewater treatment technology, where we uncover the intricacies of this vital process.
Wastewater treatment is an essential aspect of modern infrastructure, playing a crucial role in protecting public health and the environment.
Course Objectives
Delegates will:
- know how to characterize sewage and wastewater.
- understand the importance and objectives of wastewater treatment and the regulations governing it.
- have a basic knowledge of the different process units at municipal wastewater treatment works and the function of each.
- have a basic knowledge of smaller, decentralized sewage treatment plants and the role they play in urbanization.
- know how to compile a Wastewater Risk Abatement Plan as the most important tool to manage a wastewater treatment system
Course Outline
Session 1: Wastewater Characteristics and Components
- Definitions
- Characteristics of sewage and wastewater
- Sources
- Objectives of wastewater treatment
Session 2: Wastewater standards, regulations, and specifications
- The National Water Act
- Water Use License Applications and General Authorisations
- The Water Services Act
- The National Environmental Management
- Waste Act
- Green Drop Requirements
- Wastewater Risk Abatement Plans
Session 3: Wastewater Treatment Process Units
- Â Preliminary Treatment
- Primary Sedimentation
- Activated Sludge System
- Biological Nutrient Removal
- Biological Filters
- Secondary Clarification
- Disinfection
- Advanced Treatment Systems
Session 4: Small Wastewater Treatment Plants and Advanced Systems
- General approach, design, and regulation
- Batch Reactors
- Rota ng bio-contactors
- Submerged bio-contactors
- Membrane technology
- Pond systems
- Artificial Wetlands
- Latest technologies
Session 5: Wastewater Abatement Planning
- W2RAP Process
- Water Quality Risk Management
- Risk-informed Monitoring Programmes
- Treatment Capacity
- Incident Management
Session 6: Operations and Troubleshooting
- Understanding calculations and math applicable to process optimization
- Hydraulics and flow measurement
- Laboratory and on-site analysis, interpretation, and application
- A holistic approach to process plant optimization and troubleshooting
- Management, logbooks, manuals, safety and housekeeping
Live Session - Zoom Meetings
Duration: 2-Day (Virtual CPD Course)
Price: R5999 Per Delegate
This Course Includes:
- Course Manual
- CPD Certificate
Accreditation Details:
This course is accredited by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) with 2 CPD Points and by the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professionals (SACPCMP) with 1.8 CPD Credits.
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