It covers treatment plant design, biological and chemical treatment methods, operation and maintenance procedures, regulatory compliance, and environmental protection strategies essential for effective wastewater management.

• Understand the fundamentals of wastewater characteristics and treatment requirements.
• Learn primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment processes and technologies.
• Gain knowledge of biological, chemical, and physical treatment operations.
• Interpret wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) design and process flow diagrams.
• Develop skills in WWTP operation, monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Understand environmental regulations, safety practices, and compliance procedures.

• Environmental Engineers and Technicians
• Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators
• Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Personnel
• Industrial Facility Engineers and Supervisors
• Public Utility and Municipal Water Department Staff
• Anyone involved in water treatment operations or environmental protection

This interactive Training will be highly interactive, with opportunities to advance your opinions and ideas and will include:
• Lectures
• Workshop & Work Presentation
• Case Studies and Exercise
• Videos and General Discussions

Day 1: Introduction to Wastewater & Treatment Fundamentals

• Characteristics and sources of wastewater
• Environmental impact of untreated wastewater
• Wastewater treatment objectives and regulatory standards
• Overview of treatment stages: primary, secondary, tertiary
• WWTP components and process flow

Day 2: Primary & Physical Treatment Processes

• Screening, grit removal, sedimentation
• Flow equalization and sludge handling basics
• Physical treatment technologies: filtration, flotation
• Hydraulics and flow behavior in WWTP
• Operational considerations for primary treatment

Day 3: Biological Treatment Processes

• Principles of biological treatment and microbiology basics
• Activated sludge process and variants (MBR, SBR, IFAS)
• Anaerobic digestion and biogas generation
• Biofilm reactors (trickling filters, RBCs)
• Troubleshooting common biological process problems

Day 4: Chemical & Advanced Treatment Techniques

• Chemical coagulation, flocculation, and precipitation
• Nutrient removal: nitrogen and phosphorus control
• Disinfection methods: chlorine, UV, ozone
• Tertiary treatment and water reuse technologies
• Monitoring water quality and laboratory testing

Day 5: WWTP Operation, Maintenance & Case Studies

• Operation and maintenance (O&M) practices
• Process optimization strategies for efficiency and compliance
• Safety procedures and risk management in WWTPs
• Case studies from municipal and industrial plants
• Final workshop, discussions, and course wrap-up

A RECTUS attendance certificate will be awarded to all participants who complete at least 80% of the total course duration.