Water Treatment Chemistry and Analysis
Treatment decisions rest on analysis, and misreading a result can put a supply at risk. This course covers the chemistry behind water treatment and the analytical work that controls it.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Water chemistry fundamentals for treatment
- 02Physical, chemical and microbiological parameters
- 03Coagulation, flocculation and jar testing
- 04Disinfection chemistry, residuals and by products
- 05pH correction, alkalinity, hardness and corrosion control
- 06Interpreting results against drinking water standards
- 07Quality control, contamination events and response
What you will gain
- Explain the chemistry underlying treatment processes
- Perform the main water quality determinations
- Interpret results against drinking water standards
- Control coagulation, disinfection and pH correction
- Recognise contamination and respond appropriately
- Maintain quality control on water analysis
Who should attend
- Water laboratory analysts
- Treatment plant chemists and operators
- Municipal water quality staff
- Environmental health officers
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 30 Oct 2026 | Cape Town | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 16 to 20 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 7 to 11 Dec 2026 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 11 to 15 Jan 2027 | Dubai | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 8 to 12 Feb 2027 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 19 to 23 Apr 2027 | Durban | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 28 Jun to 2 Jul 2027 | Cape Town | 5 Days | R18,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R18,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 5 Days
- Field
- Laboratory & Microbiology
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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