Training on Water & Wastewater Treatment Technologies for Low-Resource Settings

Training on water & wastewater treatment technologies for low-resource settings provides a practical understanding of conventional water and wastewater treatment unit operations, focusing on their application in low-income settings. You'll learn the fundamental engineering principles behind these technologies, exploring their suitability for various scales—from household to municipal levels. We'll examine both drinking water treatment and wastewater treatment, including faecal sludge management, and discuss how to select appropriate technologies based on local context and resource availability. This program empowers WASH professionals and development practitioners to design and implement effective water and sanitation solutions in resource-constrained environments.

Key Features:

• Practical Focus: Emphasis on real-world applications and challenges in low-resource settings.
• Fundamental Principles: Learn the core engineering principles behind water treatment technologies.
• Technology Selection: Develop skills in selecting appropriate technologies for different contexts.
• Sustainability Emphasis: Explore sustainable practices for water treatment and resource recovery.
• Interactive Learning: Engaging sessions with discussions, exercises, and case studies.

Target Audience:

Training on water & wastewater treatment technologies for low-resource settings is ideal for professionals working in:

• Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)
• International Development
• NGOs & Community-Based Organizations

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

• Describe Water Quality Parameters: Explain different water quality parameters and their measurement.
• Explain Drinking Water Treatment: Describe the principles of drinking water treatment across scales (household, community, municipal).
• Evaluate Wastewater Treatment: Evaluate simple wastewater treatment methods, including faecal sludge management.
• Select Appropriate Technologies: Assess the suitability of different treatment technologies for various contexts.

Course Content:

Module 1: Water Quality & Public Health

• Key Water Quality Parameters (physical, chemical, biological)
• Waterborne Diseases & Public Health Impacts
• Water Quality Standards & Guidelines
• Water Testing Methods & Interpretation

Module 2: Drinking Water Treatment Technologies

• Basic Principles of Drinking Water Treatment (coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection)
• Treatment Technologies Suitable for Different Scales (household, community, municipal)
• Operation & Maintenance of Water Treatment Systems
• Emerging Technologies for Drinking Water Treatment

Module 3: Community Considerations & Wastewater Treatment

• Community Participation in Water Treatment
• Effluent Management & Reuse
• Introduction to Wastewater Treatment Principles
• Low-Energy Wastewater Treatment Technologies (e.g., constructed wetlands)

Module 4: Advanced Wastewater Treatment & Resource Recovery

• Advanced Wastewater Treatment Technologies (e.g., membrane bioreactors)
• Resource Recovery from Wastewater (nutrients, water, energy)
• Technologies for Faecal Sludge Management
• Case Studies of Successful Wastewater Treatment Projects

Module 5: Appropriate Technology Selection & Sustainability

• Criteria for Selecting Appropriate Technologies (cost-effectiveness, local context, sustainability)
• Water Quality Monitoring & Surveillance
• Sustainable Practices in Water & Sanitation
• Lifecycle Cost Analysis of Water Treatment Systems