Topic | Fundamentals of drinking water treatment in the event of a disaster |
Target audience | Operational and management staff | Humanitarian organisations and authorities |
Duration | 5+ hours |
Content |
- Application scenarios for drinking water treatment in the event of a disaster
- Water sources, types and suitability for drinking water supply
- Types of contamination, occurrence and their classification
- Optical, chemical and biological test methods and procedures
- Types of treatment for drinking water as well as advantages and disadvantages in various scenarios
- Adequate storage, transport and distribution
- Legal basis WHO, EU, D
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Type | Theoretical fundamentals |
Location | On-site (online possible by arrangement) |
Outcome |
- Assessment of the suitability of water sources for drinking water treatment
- Awareness of the hazard potential of various contaminants in drinking water
- Overview of test procedures and their relevance in the event of a disaster
- Knowledge of limit values, emergency regulations and responsible authorities
- Handover of an operational information overview
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