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Water Treatment Plant Operation

Water treatment plants must reliably deliver safe water that meets quality standards. Operators need sound knowledge of treatment processes, chemistry, equipment and…

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  • 13Upcoming dates
  • 7Cities
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Water Treatment Plant Operation
Next classroom session Kuala Lumpur 21 - 25 Dec 2026 · £2,250 Also available Vienna 18 - 22 Jan 2027 · £4,250

Course overview

Why Attend

Water treatment plants must reliably deliver safe water that meets quality standards. Operators need sound knowledge of treatment processes, chemistry, equipment and monitoring.

This LLMI course covers raw water quality, coagulation and flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, chemical dosing, sludge handling, monitoring and laboratory testing, process control and safety. Participants solve operational problems in case studies.

Course Objectives

Understand raw water quality and treatment objectives

Operate coagulation, sedimentation and filtration

Manage disinfection and chemical dosing

Monitor water quality and process performance

Handle sludge and residuals

Troubleshoot plant operations safely

Target Audience

Water treatment operators

Utility engineers

Plant supervisors

Laboratory technicians

Maintenance staff

Municipal water officials

Course Methodology

Process presentations

Calculation exercises

Case studies

Troubleshooting workshops

Group discussions

Course outline

  1. 1Day 1: Water Quality
    • Raw water sources
    • Quality parameters
    • Standards
    • Treatment objectives
    • Exercise: Water quality review
  2. 2Day 2: Clarification
    • Coagulation
    • Flocculation
    • Sedimentation
    • Jar testing
    • Lab: Dose calculation
  3. 3Day 3: Filtration and Disinfection
    • Filtration types
    • Backwashing
    • Disinfection methods
    • Chlorine dosing
    • By-products
  4. 4Day 4: Monitoring and Control
    • Online monitoring
    • Laboratory testing
    • Process control
    • Records
    • Workshop: Monitoring plan
  5. 5Day 5: Operations and Safety
    • Sludge handling
    • Chemical safety
    • Troubleshooting
    • Emergency response
    • Capstone: Operational problem solving

Schedule

Dates and fees

13 upcoming dates in 7 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted.

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December 2026
21DEC 21 - 25 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 daysNext session
Malaysia flag Kuala LumpurMalaysia · Classroom
£2,250per delegate2+ people: £1,800 each
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January 2027
18JAN 18 - 22 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Austria flag ViennaAustria · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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February 2027
15FEB 15 - 19 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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March 2027
15MAR 15 - 19 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
South Africa flag Cape TownSouth Africa · Classroom
£2,840per delegate2+ people: £2,272 each
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April 2027
19APR 19 - 23 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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May 2027
17MAY 17 - 21 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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June 2027
21JUN 21 - 25 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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July 2027
19JUL 19 - 23 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Italy flag RomeItaly · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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August 2027
16AUG 16 - 20 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Malaysia flag Kuala LumpurMalaysia · Classroom
£2,250per delegate2+ people: £1,800 each
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September 2027
20SEP 20 - 24 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Austria flag ViennaAustria · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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October 2027
18OCT 18 - 22 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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November 2027
15NOV 15 - 19 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
France flag ParisFrance · Classroom
£4,500per delegate2+ people: £3,600 each
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December 2027
20DEC 20 - 24 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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Questions

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Water Treatment Plant Operation course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Water Treatment Plant Operation course?

The next public date is 21 - 25 Dec 2026 in Kuala Lumpur. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Kuala Lumpur, Vienna, Barcelona, Cape Town, Frankfurt, Rome, Paris.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

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