Advanced Water
Treatment - Secondary Processes
18 – 29 August 2025
10 Days Training
Sandton Centre
Johannesburg South Africa
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R39,999.00 Per Delegate
Course Introduction:
As demand for clean, safe, and reliable drinking water continues to grow, water treatment professionals face increasing challenges in ensuring regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and high-quality water delivery. Secondary treatment processes, particularly those involved in coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, and filtration, play a pivotal role in transforming raw water into potable water that meets international and national quality standards.
This 10-day intensive course provides in-depth technical knowledge and hands-on training in advanced secondary treatment techniques used in modern drinking water treatment facilities. Participants will explore conventional and advanced technologies, process optimization strategies, chemical dosing, filtration dynamics, and integration of secondary treatment with both upstream and downstream processes. Real-world case studies, laboratory simulations, and group projects will ensure participants gain practical, actionable knowledge to enhance the performance of water treatment systems in their respective institutions.
Course Objectives:
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
• Understand the role and principles of secondary treatment in the broader drinking water treatment process.
• Explain the scientific basis and operational factors behind coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, and filtration.
• Apply chemical dosing and process optimization techniques to enhance water quality and treatment efficiency.
• Monitor and interpret key water quality parameters relevant to secondary treatment units.
• Operate and troubleshoot filtration systems, including multimedia, rapid sand, and advanced membrane filters.
• Assess disinfection strategies for microbial control following secondary treatment.
• Implement quality assurance protocols to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Develop and present a practical treatment system design that incorporates secondary treatment best practices.
• Use tools and systems for real-time process monitoring, including SCADA and other automation platforms.
• Respond effectively to operational challenges such as seasonal raw water variations, chemical imbalances, or mechanical failures.
Who Should Attend:
• Water Treatment Plant Operators and Technicians
• Engineers working in water utilities, rural water supply projects, or urban infrastructure
• Water Quality Analysts and Laboratory Technicians
• Environmental Health and Public Health Officers
• Supervisors and Managers in water supply and distribution systems
• Regulators and Compliance Officers in environmental or water agencies
• Consultants and Contractors in the water sector
• Technical and Maintenance Staff involved in plant operations and optimization
• Training Coordinators and instructors from water training institution
Course Outline:
Day 1: Introduction to Potable Water Treatment
• Overview of drinking water treatment stages (intake, primary, secondary, tertiary)
• Raw water sources: surface vs groundwater
• Regulatory standards for potable water (WHO, EPA, local)
• Overview of water contaminants and public health implications
Practical Session:
• Water sampling techniques
• Introduction to basic water quality tests
Day 2: Water Chemistry and Quality Parameters
• Key water quality indicators (pH, turbidity, TDS, hardness, chlorine demand)
• Inorganic and organic contaminants in drinking water
• Taste, odor, and color issues and their causes
• Water quality testing instruments and interpretation
Day 3: Coagulation and Flocculation – Secondary Processes
• Coagulation mechanisms and chemicals (alum, ferric salts, polymers)
• Flocculation basin design and operation
• Jar testing procedure and dosage optimization
• Factors affecting coagulation efficiency (pH, alkalinity, mixing)
Day 4: Sedimentation and Clarification
• Settling theory and types of sedimentation tanks
• Sludge blanket clarifiers and tube settlers
• Hydraulic loading and detention time calculations
• Clarifier inspection and maintenance
Day 5: Filtration Processes
• Types of filters: Rapid sand, slow sand, multimedia, pressure filters
• Filter media properties and selection
• Filtration rates, head loss, and backwashing
• Filter operational problems and troubleshooting
Day 6: Disinfection and Microbial Control
• Disinfection principles: chlorine, chloramines, ozone, UV
• CT concept (concentration × time)
• Inactivation of bacteria, viruses, and protozoa
• Monitoring residuals and disinfection by-products (DBPs)
Day 7: Secondary Treatment Optimization Techniques
• Process control strategies (flow, chemical dosing, pH adjustment)
• Automation and control systems (SCADA integration)
• Response to seasonal and quality changes in raw water
• Case examples of system optimization
Exercise:
• Chemical dosing calculations and adjustment practices
Day 8: Advanced Secondary Treatment Technologies
• Ballasted flocculation systems (e.g., Actiflo)
• Membrane filtration (ultrafiltration, nanofiltration)
• Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) for clarification
• Integration with pre- and post-treatment units
Case Study:
• Comparison: conventional vs advanced secondary treatment setups
Day 9: Water Quality Monitoring and Compliance
• Water sampling schedules and methods
• QA/QC procedures in potable water analysis
• Interpretation of lab reports and compliance tracking
• Emergency response to contamination events
Activity:
• Simulated water contamination incident response and communication plan
Day 10: System Integration, Troubleshooting & Final Assessment
• Linking secondary processes with primary and tertiary units
• Troubleshooting common operational issues in secondary units
• Energy efficiency in treatment systems
• Final group presentations and quiz
End of the workshop
IN HOUSE AND ONLINE TRAINING
While both In-House and Online training can present with cost-effectiveness and time-efficacy, there are some very specific differences between in-house courses and those based online.
The demand for additional courses by individuals or groups of people is increasing. Still, it depends entirely on the preferences of a person what type of training he or she wants to receive. Online courses and in-house training carry some similarities but they are considered to exhibit some very pivotal differences too. Despite that, both types of learning can be really beneficial for attendees.
For Registration and other Training arrangements,
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info@bmktraining.co.za / www.bmktraining.com
