Training on Potable Water Treatment (24 Hour)

This unit reviews the demand for potable water and the nature and characteristics of available water sources and drinking water treatment technologies.  The physical, chemical and biological quality of different water sources are considered together with a detailed review of the various water treatment processes that can be applied to produce potable water from them, including screening, clarification [coagulation/flocculation], sedimentation/floatation, filtration, disinfection, adsorption, ion exchange and use of GAC/PAC and fluoridation. Water distribution and supply is reviewed together with the safeguards that are taken to protect consumers, with an emphasis on disinfection. The relevant drinking, bottled and private water supply legislative and regulatory framework is also covered within the unit.

The provisional start dates for Potable Water Treatment are:

w/c 4th April 2011
w/c 18th July 2011
w/c 17th October 2011

The cost of the unit is £587.50 (all inclusive). The unit has a learning time equivalent to 24 hours spread over 15 weeks.

To register for the unit please email Tom Owen or call 020 7831 3110.

Staffordshire University reserve the right to cancel any start date if there are insufficient registrants. No refunds can be made less than 14 days prior to the commencement of the unit although substitutions can be made at any time.