The safety of potable water has been a priority for decades, with treatment plants and monitoring systems playing a crucial role in ensuring water quality. To further strengthen water safety practices, a two-day comprehensive course on Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment (QMRA) and Quantitative Chemical Risk Assessment (QCRA) will be held in Cape Town (March 24-25, 2025) and Midrand (March 27-28, 2025, WISA headquarters).
This CPD-accredited course (2 CPD credits, WISA/SACNASP/ECSA) is designed for water professionals, engineers, risk assessors, researchers, consultants, and health and safety managers, providing essential tools for assessing and mitigating risks in potable water systems.Course Highlights
Participants will gain hands-on experience with the Swedish QMRA software program, a free-to-download tool used for estimating infection risks in drinking water treatment plants under various scenarios. In addition, the course will introduce a pioneering QCRA tool developed at Chalmers University of Technology, which evaluates long-term health risks posed by chemicals in drinking water.
Course Details
- Dates & Venues:
- Cape Town: March 24-25, 2025 (Venue to be confirmed)
- Midrand, Gauteng: March 27-28, 2025 (WISA Headquarters)
- Lecturers:
- Prof. Thomas Pettersson, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden
- Mr. Chris Swartz, Chris Swartz Water Utilization Engineers, Cape Town
- Fees:
- Professional Process Controllers: R7,499 (incl. VAT)
- WISA Members: R7,999 (incl. VAT)
- Non-Members: R8,999 (incl. VAT)
Who Should Attend?
- Water Engineers & Professionals
- Water Quality Managers
- Risk Professionals & Consultants
- Researchers & Postgraduate Students
- Health & Safety Managers
- Young Water Professionals.
Course Program Overview
- Day 1 will cover QMRA principles, software application, risk modeling, and real-world examples from Sweden.
Day 2 will focus on QCRA applications in South Africa and Sweden, personalized QMRA modeling projects, and participant presentations.
