SA Waterbulletin May 2001

Abstract

Division of Water, Environment and Forestry Technology CSIR • Pretoria 21 - 24 August 2001 Register before 30 July 2001 The Water Resources Management Programme, CSIR, is presenting a course for people in the water industry who need to know more about the basic techniques used in the microbiological analysis of water. The course is recommended for industries, municipalities, government departments, water boards and water bottlers. The course will be limited to a maximum of 10 participants to ensure personal attention. They will be trained in the basic concepts of health related water microbiology. The theoretical (theory 25% and lectures 15%) and the practical (60%) aspects to be covered will include faecal streptococci, coliphage and the confirmation of E. coil. Demonstration of the detection of other pathogens in water (viruses, parasites and Legionelia). Interpretation and reporting of results. Lectures on water purification and water disinfection, the importance of the chemical composition of water and their related health implications, the geology and hydrology of ground water.

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