Water Stewardship and Wastewater Reuse Management Training Course

Course Overview

Learning Objectives

• Analyze the principles of corporate water stewardship and the drivers for managing water as a shared resource during the course.
• Evaluate physical, regulatory, and reputational water risks at site, catchment, and supply-chain level.
• Develop a site water balance that quantifies withdrawals, consumption, discharges, losses, and recycled flows.
• Apply the water footprint concept described in ISO 14046 to assess the water impacts of operations, products, and supply chains.
• Identify fit-for-purpose applications for treated wastewater in irrigation, cooling, industrial processes, construction, and aquifer recharge.
• Assess the quality classes, treatment levels, and multi-barrier controls required for each treated wastewater reuse application.
• Apply sanitation safety planning principles to identify hazards, exposure routes, and control measures in reuse schemes.
• Evaluate permitting, monitoring, reporting, and contractual arrangements between treated wastewater producers, distributors, and end users.
• Develop a water efficiency management approach aligned with ISO 46001, including baselines, indicators, and improvement opportunities.
• Build a business case for water efficiency and reuse investments that considers life-cycle cost, supply security, and risk reduction.
• Prepare water disclosures aligned with the GRI 303 Water and Effluents standard and stakeholder expectations.
• Develop an integrated water stewardship and reuse action plan with clear governance, responsibilities, and performance indicators.

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Learning Outcomes

• Explain the principles of corporate water stewardship and the drivers for managing water as a shared resource.
• Assess physical, regulatory, and reputational water risks at site, catchment, and supply-chain level.
• Construct a site water balance and identify losses, inefficiencies, and recycling opportunities.
• Apply the water footprint concept to operations, products, and supply chains.
• Identify suitable applications for treated wastewater and match them to fit-for-purpose quality requirements.
• Apply the multi-barrier approach and sanitation safety planning to manage health risks in reuse schemes.
• Evaluate permitting, monitoring, and reporting requirements for treated wastewater reuse.
• Outline supply agreements and responsibilities between treated wastewater producers, distributors, and users.
• Establish water efficiency baselines, indicators, and improvement measures aligned with ISO 46001.
• Build a business case for water efficiency and reuse investments based on cost, risk, and supply security.
• Prepare credible water disclosures aligned with GRI 303 and stakeholder expectations.
• Develop an integrated water stewardship and reuse action plan with clear governance and accountability.

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