Water Quality Management
and Risk Assessments
Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of Water Safety Plans
(WSP) and Wastewater Risk Abatement Plans (WWRAP)
11 – 15 August 2025
Sandton Centre
Johannesburg South Africa
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R19,999.00 Per Delegate
Course overview:
Water is a fundamental resource for life, public health, economic development, and environmental sustainability. Ensuring the safety of drinking water and the effective management of wastewater are critical responsibilities for water authorities, utilities, and environmental regulators. In recent years, there has been a paradigm shift in water and sanitation management—from end-point testing to preventive risk-based approaches, as recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) and adopted by numerous countries.
This comprehensive course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills to develop, implement, and evaluate Water Safety Plans (WSPs) and Wastewater Risk Abatement Plans (WWRAPs) in line with global best practices. The training provides a robust framework for assessing and managing risks from catchment to consumer (in water supply systems) and from source to discharge or reuse (in wastewater systems).
Water Safety Plans (WSPs) are structured, risk-based approaches that identify and mitigate potential threats to drinking water safety across the entire supply chain. WSPs are now a regulatory or voluntary requirement in many countries and have been proven to reduce waterborne disease and improve operational efficiency.
Wastewater Risk Abatement Plans (WWRAPs), on the other hand, provide a framework to assess, manage, and reduce health and environmental risks associated with wastewater generation, treatment, disposal, and reuse. WWRAPs are increasingly critical due to growing urbanization, climate change impacts, and the rise of water reuse and circular economy practices.
Course Objectives:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
• Understand the principles of water quality and risk assessment
• Develop and evaluate comprehensive Water Safety Plans (WSPs)
• Design and implement Wastewater Risk Abatement Plans (WWRAPs)
• Identify hazards and critical control points across water and wastewater systems
• Conduct monitoring, verification, and review processes for risk mitigation
• Ensure regulatory compliance and improve water safety governance
Who should Attend:
• Water utility managers
• Environmental health officers
• Quality assurance and safety personnel
• Wastewater treatment plant operators
• Policy makers and regulators
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Water Quality and Risk-Based Management
• Principles of water quality and public health impact
• Key microbial, chemical, and physical water quality parameters
• Introduction to risk-based management systems in water safety
• Overview of international frameworks: WHO Guidelines for Drinking Water Quality, ISO 22000, and the Sanitation Safety Plan (SSP)
Module 2: Understanding the Water Safety Plan (WSP) Framework
• Definition, objectives, and components of WSPs
• WSP development steps:
o System description
o Hazard identification and risk assessment
o Control measures and critical limits
o Monitoring and verification
o Management and communication plans
• Stakeholder roles and engagement in WSP development
Module 3: Practical Development of a Water Safety Plan
• Mapping the water supply system (source to tap)
• Identification of hazards and hazardous events (source, treatment, distribution)
• Risk assessment and prioritization techniques (risk matrix, likelihood, impact)
• Development of control measures and barriers
• Creating a monitoring and verification framework
• Documentation and record-keeping
Module 4: Wastewater Risk Abatement Planning (WWRAP)
• Definition and importance of WWRAP
• Understanding wastewater systems and environmental risks
• Regulatory and institutional frameworks for wastewater management
• Step-by-step development of WWRAP:
o System mapping
o Hazard analysis and risk evaluation
o Risk control and contingency planning
o Implementation and monitoring
• Integration with other environmental and public health risk management tools
Module 5: Case Studies and Simulations
• Real-world examples of WSP and WWRAP implementation in different contexts
• Group exercise: Develop a WSP and WWRAP for a simulated or actual local scenario
• Use of tools such as Water Safety Plan Manual (WHO), Sanitation Safety Planning Manual
Module 6: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Continuous Improvement
• Indicators and performance monitoring tools
• Verification techniques (water quality testing, audits, checklists)
• Review and revision processes
• Communication and reporting strategies for stakeholders
• Incident management and corrective actions
Module 7: Institutionalization and Capacity Building
• Integrating WSP and WWRAP into water utility governance and policy
• Capacity development strategies for sustainable implementation
• Funding mechanisms and resource mobilization
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,
contact us on the detail below.
SOUTH AFRICA : +27 11 057 6001
TANZANIA Cell: +255 769 688 544
WhatsApp +27 79 574 0389
info@bmktraining.co.za / www.bmktraining.com
