Wastewater Treatment & Reuse Technologies: Drive Circular Water Solutions

Introduction:

Wastewater Treatment & Reuse Technologies empowers professionals to transform wastewater from a liability into a valuable resource. This course focuses on mastering innovative treatment methods, implementing advanced recycling technologies, and promoting circular water economy practices. Participants will learn to design and manage sustainable wastewater systems, ensuring water security and environmental protection. This course bridges the gap between traditional wastewater disposal and the urgent need for resource recovery, enabling professionals to lead the transition towards a circular water future.

Target Audience:

This course is designed for professionals involved in wastewater management, environmental engineering, and sustainability, including:

• Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators
• Environmental Engineers
• Process Engineers
• Water Resource Managers
• Municipal Officials
• Industrial Water Managers
• Environmental Consultants
• Technology Developers

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this Wastewater Treatment & Reuse Technologies course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles and technologies of wastewater treatment and reuse.
• Design and operate advanced wastewater treatment systems.
• Analyze wastewater quality parameters and select appropriate treatment methods.
• Implement biological treatment processes (activated sludge, membrane bioreactors).
• Understand advanced treatment processes (AOPs, membrane filtration) for water reuse.
• Implement strategies for nutrient recovery and resource recycling from wastewater.
• Understand the role of decentralized wastewater treatment systems.
• Implement strategies for industrial wastewater treatment and reuse.
• Understand the role of policy and regulation in promoting wastewater reuse.
• Implement strategies for stakeholder engagement and public acceptance of water reuse.
• Evaluate the economic and environmental sustainability of wastewater reuse technologies.
• Enhance their ability to design and manage sustainable wastewater treatment and reuse systems.
• Improve organizational capacity for water resource efficiency and circular water economy.
• Contribute to the development of resilient and sustainable water futures.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in wastewater treatment and reuse.
• Become a knowledgeable and effective wastewater treatment and reuse professional.
• Understand ethical considerations in wastewater reuse and resource recovery.
• Learn how to use wastewater treatment and reuse system design and modeling tools effectively.

DURATION

10 Days

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1: Introduction to Wastewater Treatment and Reuse

• Overview of global water challenges and the importance of wastewater reuse.
• Understanding the principles of wastewater treatment and resource recovery.
• Introduction to the circular water economy and sustainable water management.
• Review of relevant international and national wastewater treatment regulations.
• Setting the stage for innovative wastewater solutions.

Module 2: Wastewater Characterization and Quality Parameters

• Implementing methodologies for wastewater characterization (physical, chemical, biological).
• Utilizing techniques for analyzing key wastewater quality parameters (BOD, COD, TSS, nutrients).
• Understanding the role of wastewater quality monitoring and data interpretation.
• Analyzing the presence of emerging contaminants and micropollutants in wastewater.
• Understanding the importance of source water characterization.

Module 3: Preliminary and Primary Wastewater Treatment Processes

• Understanding the principles and operation of preliminary treatment processes (screening, grit removal).
• Implementing techniques for primary sedimentation and clarification.
• Analyzing the role of equalization basins and flow management.
• Understanding the principles of sludge handling and management.
• Understanding the importance of pre-treatment for subsequent processes.

Module 4: Biological Wastewater Treatment Processes: Activated Sludge

• Understanding the principles and operation of activated sludge processes.
• Implementing techniques for designing and optimizing activated sludge systems.
• Analyzing the role of aeration, sludge age, and food-to-microorganism (F/M) ratio.
• Understanding the principles of nutrient removal in activated sludge systems.
• Understanding the importance of sludge settling characteristics.

Module 5: Biological Wastewater Treatment Processes: Membrane Bioreactors (MBRs)

• Understanding the principles and applications of membrane bioreactors (MBRs).
• Implementing techniques for designing and operating MBR systems.
• Analyzing the role of membrane filtration and biomass separation.
• Understanding the applications of MBRs in municipal and industrial wastewater treatment.
• Understanding the importance of membrane fouling control.

Module 6: Advanced Wastewater Treatment Processes: Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs)

• Understanding the principles and applications of advanced oxidation processes (AOPs).
• Implementing techniques for utilizing ozone, hydrogen peroxide, and UV radiation in AOPs.
• Analyzing the role of AOPs in removing recalcitrant contaminants and micropollutants.
• Understanding the principles of advanced oxidation combined with other processes.
• Understanding the importance of byproduct formation.

Module 7: Advanced Wastewater Treatment Processes: Membrane Filtration

• Implementing techniques for utilizing advanced membrane filtration technologies (ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, reverse osmosis).
• Analyzing the role of membrane filtration in polishing treated wastewater for reuse.
• Understanding the principles of membrane fouling control and cleaning.
• Understanding the applications of membrane filtration in water reuse and resource recovery.
• Understanding the importance of membrane integrity.

Module 8: Nutrient Recovery and Resource Recycling from Wastewater

• Implementing strategies for nutrient recovery (nitrogen, phosphorus) from wastewater.
• Utilizing techniques for producing biofertilizers and energy from wastewater sludge.
• Analyzing the role of anaerobic digestion and struvite precipitation.
• Understanding the principles of resource recovery from industrial wastewater.
• Understanding the importance of circular economy principles.

Module 9: Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Systems

• Understanding the principles and applications of decentralized wastewater treatment systems.
• Implementing techniques for designing and operating on-site and community-based systems.
• Analyzing the role of constructed wetlands and biofilters.
• Understanding the applications of decentralized systems in rural and peri-urban areas.
• Understanding the importance of appropriate technology selection.

Module 10: Industrial Wastewater Treatment and Reuse

• Implementing strategies for treating and reusing industrial wastewater.
• Utilizing techniques for addressing specific industrial wastewater characteristics.
• Analyzing the role of cleaner production and waste minimization.
• Understanding the principles of closed-loop water systems in industries.
• Understanding the importance of industry specific regulations.

Module 11: Policy and Regulation for Wastewater Reuse

• Understanding the role of policy and regulation in promoting wastewater reuse.
• Analyzing national and international guidelines and standards for water reuse.
• Implementing strategies for promoting regulatory reforms and incentives.
• Understanding the principles of risk assessment and water quality monitoring.
• Understanding the importance of public health protection.

Module 12: Stakeholder Engagement and Public Acceptance of Water Reuse

• Implementing strategies for stakeholder engagement and public communication about water reuse.
• Utilizing techniques for addressing public concerns and building trust.
• Analyzing the role of education and awareness campaigns.
• Understanding the principles of participatory planning and decision-making.
• Understanding the importance of transparent communication.

Module 13: Economic and Environmental Sustainability of Wastewater Reuse Technologies

• Implementing methodologies for conducting economic assessments of wastewater reuse projects.
• Utilizing cost-benefit analysis and life cycle assessment (LCA).
• Analyzing the role of public-private partnerships and innovative financing mechanisms.
• Understanding the principles of water pricing and tariff design.
• Understanding the importance of long term operational costs.

Module 14: Wastewater Treatment and Reuse System Design and Modeling

• Utilizing software tools for designing and modeling wastewater treatment and reuse systems.
• Implementing techniques for process optimization and simulation.
• Analyzing the role of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) in system design.
• Understanding the principles of process control and automation.
• Understanding the importance of pilot testing.

Module 15: Future Trends and Action Planning for Circular Water Economy

• Exploring emerging trends and opportunities in wastewater treatment and reuse (digital technologies, AI, resource recovery).
• Developing action plans for advancing circular water economy practices within organizations and communities.
• Analyzing the role of individual and collective action.
• Understanding the importance of long-term commitment.
• Understanding how to stay up to date on wastewater treatment and reuse information.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 5 working days before commencement of the training.