Introduction to Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage
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Approx. 14 hours to complete
Course Summary
This course provides an overview of the processes involved in water treatment and the various techniques used to clean and purify water.Key Learning Points
- Learn about the different types of contaminants found in water and how they can be removed
- Understand the importance of water treatment in maintaining public health
- Explore the various treatment methods used in different parts of the world
Related Topics for further study
- Water Contamination
- Water Purification Techniques
- Public Health
- Environmental Engineering
- Chemical Treatment Processes
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the basic principles of water treatment
- Identify the different types of contaminants found in water and how they can be removed
- Gain insight into the various treatment methods used in different parts of the world
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of chemistry
- Knowledge of water pollution and its effects on public health
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online self-paced course
- Video lectures
- Quizzes and assignments
Similar Courses
- Introduction to Environmental Science
- Wastewater Treatment Fundamentals
Related Education Paths
Related Books
Description
It is well known that water treatment at the household level can lead to dramatic improvements in drinking water quality. But does Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage (HWTS) also have global relevance? What are the potential treatment solutions and how do they function? Is there a standard strategy for successful HWTS implementation, or can we identify key components which make programs more likely to succeed?
Outline
- Introduction to HWTS
- Trailer
- 1.1 Introduction to the course
- 1.2 Global burden of disease
- 1.3 Water-borne pathogens
- 1.4 How does drinking water become unsafe?
- 1.5 What is HWTS?
- 1.6 SDG Baselines: Drinking Water Services
- 1.7 WHO/UNICEF International Network on HWTS - Guest Lecturer: B. Majuru
- 1.8 Key messages - Week 1
- Important information to succeed in this course
- Readings
- Connect with your peers
- Recommended resources related to COVID-19 and HWTS
- 1.6b Readings - SDG's
- How to give feedback to the course team?
- Slides - Week 1
- Week 1
- HWTS treatment options
- 2.1 A Framework for Water Safety
- 2.2 Sedimentation
- 2.3 Filtration : Synthetic membranes
- 2.4 Filtration : Ceramic filters
- 2.5 Biological filtration
- 2.6 Key messages - Week 2
- Slides - Week 2
- Bonus reading - Logarithms
- Week 2
- HWTS treatment options
- 3.1 Heat
- 3.2 Ultraviolet radiation
- 3.3 Chemical disinfection
- 3.4 Safe storage
- 3.5 Combinations
- 3.6 Key messages - Week 3
- Slides - Week 3
- Week 3
- Implementation strategies for HWTS
- 4.1 Implementation models - Guest Lecturer: H. Gebauer
- 4.2 Targeted approaches
- 4.3 HWTS in emergencies - Guest Lecturer: D. Lantagne
- 4.4 Roles of government bodies
- 4.5 Key messages - Week 4
- Slides - Week 4
- Week 4
- Monitoring and Evaluating HWTS
- 5.1a Evaluation and validation of household water treatment technologies - Guest Lecturer: M. Montgomery
- 5.1b WHO International Scheme to Evaluate Household Water Treatment Technologies - Guest Lecturer: B. Majuru
- 5.2 Effective and consistent use
- 5.3 Health impact assessment - Guest lecturer: S. Boisson
- 5.4 Economic analysis of HWTS
- 5.5 HWTS selection
- 5.6 Testing for E. coli in the field
- 5.7 Case Study: Water Quality Monitoring in Nepal
- 5.8 Conclusion
- Slides - Week 5
- Final exam
Summary of User Reviews
Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
The course content is comprehensive and easy to understandPros from User Reviews
- Great course for beginners to understand water treatment
- Real-world examples make the course content interesting and relatable
- The course gives a good overview of the water treatment industry
- The instructor is knowledgeable and engaging
- The quizzes and assignments help reinforce the concepts learned
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users felt the course was too basic and lacked in-depth technical information
- A few users experienced technical difficulties with the platform
- The course could benefit from more interactive elements
- The course is not suitable for advanced learners or industry professionals
- The course does not provide hands-on experience or practical application
Rick Johnston
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