Biological stability of drinking water is important to provide water that is microbiologically safe and pleasant to drink to the consumers. This is particularly relevant in drinking water distribution systems where water is delivered without maintaining a disinfectant residual, like in the Netherlands.
In this course, we will discuss the different aspects involved in biological stability of drinking water, at source, treatment, and distribution levels. Methods applied to evaluate biological stability will be described and their application addressed with examples from practice.
Experts from both academia and from water utilities will describe latest knowledge on critical parameters impacting biological stability.
In this course, participants will learn about the following topics:
Meant for
Drinking water professionals, including project managers, advisors, process technologists, researchers concerned with water quality issues.
Trainer: | Mevr. Dr.ir. E. Prest (PWNT) |
Course data: | March 2025 (Definitive dates will be announced in march 2024) |
Location: |
Amsterdam and KWR
Easily reachable by public transport and by car |
Price: |
€ 1,590.00 ex. vat
Price is inclusive course material, lab tour and catering. This is an IWA supported course and IWA members will receive 15% discount. PhD's will also receive discount and 5 graduate school credits as well. |
Timetable information: | Day course from 9:00-17:00 |
In cooperation with: | IWA |
Language |
The program will be taught in English. |
Day 1: Introduction and methods
Day 2: Impact of water treatment and distribution conditions
Day 3: Microbial dynamics in drinking water distribution systems and premise plumbings
“I really enjoy the organisation and the diversity of the course and exchange between participants.”Alexis Martin (Eau de Paris)
“The course gave me the opportunity to place my research into the context of the drinking water problems that nowadays affect our society. It was a great opportunity to meet and listen to well known researchers in the field of drinking water treatment and distribution.”Valentina Attiani (Wageningen University & Research)
“The course was nice and well organised: the follow-up of content was well chosen.”Rik de Vries (Waterlaboratorium Noord)