Course Objectives

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

1. Introduction to Water Quality Analysis

• Understand the importance of water analysis in industrial, environmental, and municipal applications.
• Learn about different types of water (potable, industrial, wastewater, natural water bodies).
• Identify international standards for water testing (EPA, WHO, ISO, ASTM).

2. Sampling and Preservation Techniques

• Learn best practices for water sampling from various sources (surface water, groundwater, industrial effluent, potable water).
• Understand sample preservation techniques to prevent contamination and degradation.
• Implement chain of custody procedures for regulatory compliance.

3. Physical Properties of Water

• Conduct key tests to measure:
• Temperature (Thermometric Analysis).
• Turbidity (ISO 7027, EPA 180.1 – Nephelometric Method).
• Color and Odor Assessment (Hazen/APHA Platinum-Cobalt Scale).
• Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) and Conductivity (ASTM D1125 – Electrochemical Analysis).

4. Chemical Properties of Water

• Perform laboratory analysis of:
• pH and Alkalinity (ASTM D1293, EPA 310.1).
• Hardness (Calcium & Magnesium Content) (EDTA Titration Method, ASTM D1126).
• Chloride and Sulfate Content (Ion Chromatography, ASTM D4327).
• Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Analysis (Winkler Method, ASTM D888).
• Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) and Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) (ASTM D1252, ASTM D6238).
• Heavy Metals Detection (ICP-OES, Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy).
• Nitrate, Nitrite, Ammonia, and Phosphate Content (Spectrophotometric and Colorimetric Methods).

5. Microbiological Analysis of Water

• Learn about microbial contamination risks in water.
• Conduct Total Coliform and E. coli Testing (Most Probable Number (MPN), Membrane Filtration Method).
• Understand procedures for Legionella, Pseudomonas, and other bacterial tests.

6. Industrial and Environmental Compliance Monitoring

• Learn regulatory limits for water pollutants under WHO, EPA, ISO, and national standards.
• Implement wastewater discharge monitoring and industrial effluent testing.
• Understand groundwater and drinking water quality compliance requirements.

7. Troubleshooting and Case Studies

• Analyze real-world water contamination cases and their impact.
• Develop problem-solving techniques for laboratory errors and process inconsistencies.
• Apply best practices for improving laboratory accuracy and precision in water analysis.

Target Audience

This course is designed for professionals involved in water quality analysis, laboratory testing, and environmental compliance, including:

-  Water Quality Analysts

-  Laboratory Technicians

-  Chemists & Environmental Scientists

-  Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators

-  Drinking Water Facility Managers

-  Industrial Water Process Engineers

-  HSE Managers

-  Environmental Compliance Officers

-  Regulatory Inspectors

-  Government & Industry Compliance Teams