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Water Resource Management and Sustainable Treatment Systems

Water underpins life, business operations and sustainable development, and the pressure on it grows as regulation tightens. This practical three day programme covers the human water cycle, modern water and wastewater treatment technologies, and the practices that let an organisation use water efficiently and responsibly. Delegates leave able to manage water in a way that cuts cost, meets compliance and supports wider sustainability goals.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain the human water cycle and its part in sustainable development
  • Evaluate and apply water and wastewater treatment technologies
  • Build water reuse and recycling into everyday operations
  • Assess and manage water quality, compliance and risk
  • Design a sustainable water management plan for your own organisation
  • Measure water performance and drive continuous improvement

Course outline

  1. 01Global water challenges and the human water cycle
  2. 02The links between water, climate change and sustainability
  3. 03The regulatory and policy landscape for water management
  4. 04Water and wastewater treatment processes explained
  5. 05Advanced wastewater treatment and sludge management
  6. 06Treatment plant design, operation and industry examples
  7. 07Principles and benefits of water reuse and recycling
  8. 08Industrial reuse systems and their treatment requirements
  9. 09Water quality parameters, monitoring and risk assessment
  10. 10Legal requirements, reporting and auditing for compliance
  11. 11Designing and implementing a water management plan
  12. 12Stakeholder engagement, performance measurement and future trends

Who should attend

Environmental and sustainability managers, facilities and operations managers, water treatment plant operators and engineers, health, safety and environmental professionals, and compliance and corporate responsibility officers.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026Pretoria3R13,000
24 to 26 Aug 2026Nairobi3US$1,500
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
2 to 4 Sep 2026Cape Town3R13,000
2 to 4 Sep 2026Online3US$900
7 to 9 Sep 2026Johannesburg3R13,000
7 to 9 Sep 2026Kigali3US$1,500
14 to 16 Sep 2026Kampala3US$1,500
16 to 18 Sep 2026Durban3R13,000
16 to 18 Sep 2026Online3US$900
21 to 23 Sep 2026Windhoek3US$1,500
21 to 23 Sep 2026Lusaka3US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026Harare3US$1,500
5 to 7 Oct 2026Accra3US$1,500
12 to 14 Oct 2026Lagos3US$1,500
19 to 21 Oct 2026Cairo3US$1,500
26 to 28 Oct 2026Dubai3US$1,500
2 to 4 Nov 2026Mozambique3US$1,500
9 to 11 Nov 2026Mauritius3US$1,500

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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