The Design and Implementation of Water Quality Monitoring Programmes course provides practical, technical, and regulatory knowledge for water sector professionals responsible for safeguarding the quality of drinking water and wastewater. Rooted in a catchment-to-consumer approach, the course equips learners to design and implement risk-based monitoring programmes that align with legislative standards and support compliance with Department of Water and Sanitation’s (DWS) Blue and Green Drop certification programmes.
Learners will gain insight into the strategic design of water quality monitoring systems across water resources, potable water, and wastewater. The course covers key inputs such as SANS 241:2015 requirements, licensing obligations, general authorisations, and trade effluent by-laws. Participants will be guided through using monitoring templates and adapting them to suit system-specific risks, ensuring cost-effectiveness and legal compliance. Practical sessions include identifying representative sampling points, selecting appropriate infrastructure, and documenting programmes for integration into the DWS Integrated Regulatory Management System.
On the implementation side, the course dives into planning and scheduling of routine monitoring, change management, sampling methodologies based on ISO 5667/SANS 5667 standards, and quality assurance procedures. Learners will cover field sampling for rivers, dams, potable and wastewater systems, including the setup of route plans, label printing, tap sampling, and ongoing monitoring verification.
Ideal for municipal and institutional staff, this course not only builds technical proficiency but also supports the development of credible, audit-ready water quality data that ensures public health protection and environmental compliance.
