
About this course
Overview
Water quality failures are almost always predictable in hindsight. Working source to tap, you cover hazard analysis, water safety planning to the WHO framework, and how to tell which of the many risks on your register can genuinely reach a customer's tap.
What you will be able to do
Learning outcomes
- Map hazards across the supply chain
- Build a WHO-aligned water safety plan
- Prioritise water quality risks
- Define control and monitoring points
- Respond to quality incidents systematically
What the course sets out to do
Course objectives
- Apply source-to-tap quality management
- Conduct water quality hazard analysis
- Develop a water safety plan
- Assess and prioritise quality risks
- Establish monitoring and control measures
Course content
Modules
01Water Quality Framework
Source-to-tap quality management principles.
02Hazard Analysis
Identifies hazards from catchment through distribution.
03Water Safety Planning
Develops a water safety plan aligned to WHO guidelines.
04Risk Assessment
Assesses and prioritises quality risks across the system.
05Control Measures
Establishes control points and monitoring to manage risk.
06Incident Response
Plans responses to water quality failures and events.
Who it is for
Target audience
Water quality managers, public health officers, and treatment and supply staff at utilities.
Before you start
Prerequisites
A water utility, municipal or public health role.