Host: WRc Academy
Location: WRc Swindon, SN5 8YF
Date: Tuesday 19th - Thursday 21st November 2024
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Dr Austen Buck has held numerous positions in the water industry over the last 15 years, specialising in microbiology and water safety planning; consulting and training water suppliers in the control of water quality risks and supply interruptions. He has worked as an analytical scientist and as a quality auditor in microbiology, chemistry and sampling, and regularly gives lectures, mentoring and training within the water industry.
Led by Dr Austen Buck, WRc's Director of Water, Environment and Scientific Services and an experienced lecturer and trainer, this engaging course provides staff with the fundamental knowledge to ensure the quality of water for potable supply; from sources and infrastructure impacts to regulations and mitigation strategies.
Following this 3-day session, attendees will be able to: Identify diverse water sources and how they can impact water quality; Understand of how assets in the water distribution system can impact water quality; Follow regulations and best practice for the monitoring and sampling of relevant water quality parameters and how these are reported; Apply mitigation strategies are when water quality is compromised; and, Understand how customer complaints should be handled.
Attendees may include early-career water quality scientists, analysts and network operators technicians for water supply companies. Also, early or graduate consultants, water safety planners and regulatory officers.
Lunch will be provided each day. The following topics are covered: