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Water Analysis and Quality Control

Municipal, mining and industrial water laboratories across South Africa test for physical, chemical and inorganic parameters that determine whether water is safe to use, discharge or treat further. This course covers core water analysis techniques, common interferences, and the quality control practices, including blanks, spikes and control charts, that keep water testing data defensible for regulators and plant operators alike.

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What you will be able to do

  • Identify the physical, chemical and inorganic parameters routinely tested in water analysis.
  • Apply correct sampling, preservation and holding time practices for water samples.
  • Perform titrimetric, colorimetric and instrumental methods used in water testing.
  • Recognise common interferences and sources of error in water analysis results.
  • Implement quality control measures including blanks, spikes, duplicates and control charts.
  • Interpret water quality results against relevant discharge or drinking water limits.

Course outline

  1. 01Water Sampling and Preservation
  2. 02Physical Parameter Testing
  3. 03Titrimetric and Colorimetric Methods
  4. 04Instrumental Water Analysis Techniques
  5. 05Common Interferences and Error Sources
  6. 06Quality Control Charts and Spikes
  7. 07Interpreting Results Against Limits
  8. 08Reporting and Regulatory Context

Who should attend

This course is designed for water quality analysts, municipal laboratory technicians and mining or industrial effluent testing staff.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
28 to 29 Sep 2026Pretoria2R10,000Closed
29 to 30 Sep 2026Windhoek2US$1,100Closed
30 Sep to 1 Oct 2026Gaborone2US$1,100Register
1 to 2 Oct 2026Maseru2US$1,100Register
5 to 6 Oct 2026Mbabane2US$1,100Register
6 to 7 Oct 2026Lusaka2US$1,100Register
7 to 8 Oct 2026Harare2US$1,100Register
8 to 9 Oct 2026Lilongwe2US$1,100Register
12 to 13 Oct 2026Blantyre2US$1,100Register
13 to 14 Oct 2026Mozambique2US$1,100Register
14 to 15 Oct 2026Nairobi2US$1,100Register
15 to 16 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100Register
19 to 20 Oct 2026Kigali2US$1,100Register
20 to 21 Oct 2026Kampala2US$1,100Register
21 to 22 Oct 2026Accra2US$1,100Register
22 to 23 Oct 2026Lagos2US$1,100Register
26 to 27 Oct 2026Cairo2US$1,100Register
27 to 28 Oct 2026Mauritius2US$1,100Register
28 to 29 Oct 2026Dubai2US$1,100Register
29 to 30 Oct 2026Online2US$900Register
10 to 11 Dec 2026Johannesburg2R10,000Register
14 to 15 Dec 2026Cape Town2R10,000Register
17 to 18 Dec 2026Durban2R10,000Register

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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