Day 1: Introduction to Wastewater Treatment Plants

• Importance and objectives of wastewater treatment

• Types of treatment plants (basic, advanced)

• Key components of treatment plants

• Local and international water quality standards

• Environmental impact of treated wastewater

Day 2: Physical and Chemical Treatment Processes

• Primary treatment: sedimentation, screening, filtration

• Secondary treatment: biological processes (activated sludge, biofilm)

• Chemical treatments (disinfection, phosphate removal, advanced treatment)

• Quality monitoring at each stage

• Odor and solid waste control techniques

Day 3: Operation and Maintenance of Treatment Plants

• Operation of key equipment (pumps, motors, aeration systems)

• Mechanical and electrical maintenance

• Monitoring operational parameters (oxygen, pH, ammonia)

• Sludge and waste management

• Occupational safety in treatment plants

Day 4: Environmental Management, Quality, and Compliance

• Quality management systems in treatment plants

• Environmental compliance and regulations

• Environmental performance reporting

• Emergency response and pollution incidents

• Role of continuous training and staff development

Day 5: Advanced Technologies and Sustainability

• Advanced treatment technologies (bioreactors, ozone, membranes)

• Use of renewable energy in treatment plants

• Smart monitoring and automated control

• Sustainability and reducing environmental footprint

• Workshop: Developing an integrated operation and maintenance plan