Cleaner Effluent

Learning targets

You have probably already encountered it in your daily work: the ambitions for cleaner wastewater are rising. This is due to stricter discharge standards in new legislation, such as the Water Framework Directive (WFD) and the European Urban Wastewater Directive. In addition to the removal of nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus), the focus is now also on microcontaminants and water reuse. What knowledge do you need to meet these goals?

In the Cleaner Effluent course, you will learn all about the impact of advanced treatment techniques and wastewater reuse on the design and management of wastewater treatment plants. You will examine the entire process from the perspective of sustainable (re)use and stricter quality standards. Additionally, you will learn how to integrate new techniques to achieve organizational goals.

With the Cleaner Effluent course, you will be prepared for the future of wastewater treatment.

The following topics are covered: 

• european laws and regulations
• water reuse techniques
• techniques for advanced nitrogen and phosphorus removal
• techniques for removing microcontaminants
• quality and process control
• practical examples and experience exchange

After completing this course, you will have the following knowledge and skills: 

• innovations in wastewater treatment
• how to apply these innovations to existing situations
• contributing to cleaner effluent

Program

The following topics are covered: 

• developments in the sector
• water reuse
• microcontaminants
• advanced nitrogen and phosphorus removal
• relationships between the main process and downstream techniques
• field Visit

Personal Contribution

At World Water Academy, it’s all about both knowledge and applying that knowledge into practice. Therefore, we expect each participant to bring their own work experience to the course. What challenges are you facing? And what experiences can you share so that others can learn from them?

Target group

The Cleaner Effluent course is intended for (process) operators in water treatment and process technologists with extensive experience in treatment plants. Are you looking for deeper knowledge to better meet new regulations and quality standards? Then this course is highly suitable for you.

Entry Level

You should have a background in MBO/HBO (secondary/higher vocational education). Additionally, we expect that you have completed the Advanced Wastewater Treatment Technology course or have an equivalent level of experience. If you do not fully meet these requirements, the course coordinator will contact you after registration. Together, you will discuss what is needed to successfully complete this course.

Intake

Admission to this course takes place after a detailed intake process.

Special Notes

This course is part of the Future-Oriented Wastewater Treatment training program. The program consists of 4 courses, each offered and completed separately.