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Water Resource Management in Industry Training Course

Introduction

Effective water resource management is critical for industries to achieve operational sustainability, regulatory compliance, and cost efficiency. This training course provides a comprehensive understanding of water resource challenges, best practices, and innovative solutions tailored to industrial operations. It emphasizes aligning water strategies with global sustainability goals, such as the UN SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation).

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will:

  1. Understand the importance of water stewardship in industrial contexts.
  2. Analyze water risks and opportunities in their operations and supply chains.
  3. Learn tools and frameworks for water audits, footprinting, and management.
  4. Explore advanced water treatment technologies and recycling methods.
  5. Develop strategies for reducing water consumption and wastewater generation.
  6. Understand regulatory and stakeholder requirements for water use and discharge.
  7. Build resilience to water-related risks, including scarcity and climate impacts.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for:

  • HSE managers and environmental officers
  • Sustainability and CSR professionals
  • Industrial plant managers and operators
  • Water and wastewater engineers
  • Regulatory compliance officers
  • Anyone involved in water resource planning and management

Day-by-Day Outline

Day 1: Fundamentals of Water Resource Management

  • Water in Industrial Operations
    • Importance of water in production processes
    • Overview of global water challenges: scarcity, quality, and access
  • Water Footprint Basics
    • Definitions: Blue, Green, and Grey water footprints
    • Measuring water use and its environmental impacts
  • Global Water Governance
    • Overview of regulations and standards (ISO 14046, WRI Aqueduct, SDG 6)
    • Corporate water stewardship initiatives (Alliance for Water Stewardship)
  • Interactive Session:
    • Participants map their organization’s water use and identify critical areas

Day 2: Water Audits and Risk Assessment

  • Conducting a Water Audit
    • Step-by-step process for industrial water auditing
    • Tools and technologies for data collection and analysis
  • Assessing Water-Related Risks
    • Physical, regulatory, and reputational risks of water use
    • Integrating climate-related water risks into business continuity plans
  • Stakeholder and Basin-Level Assessments
    • Understanding shared water resources and community impacts
  • Workshop:
    • Participants conduct a mock water audit and risk assessment using sample data

Day 3: Water Efficiency and Reduction Strategies

  • Strategies for Water Efficiency
    • Reducing water use in industrial processes (e.g., cooling, cleaning, manufacturing)
    • Optimizing water use through operational improvements
  • Innovative Water Recycling and Reuse Technologies
    • Membrane technologies, advanced oxidation, and zero-liquid discharge (ZLD) systems
    • Examples of successful implementation in various industries
  • Reducing Water Loss in Distribution Systems
    • Techniques for detecting and mitigating leaks
    • Automation and IoT solutions for water monitoring
  • Case Studies:
    • Participants analyze real-world examples of water efficiency initiatives

Day 4: Wastewater Management and Compliance

  • Managing Industrial Wastewater
    • Characteristics of industrial wastewater and pollutant types
    • Primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment methods
  • Regulatory Frameworks for Wastewater Discharge
    • Key regulations (e.g., Clean Water Act, EU Water Framework Directive)
    • Understanding discharge permits and compliance requirements
  • Opportunities in Wastewater Resource Recovery
    • Extracting valuable byproducts from wastewater
    • Circular economy applications in water management
  • Workshop:
    • Participants develop a wastewater treatment plan for an industrial facility

Day 5: Future Trends and Action Planning

  • Emerging Trends in Water Resource Management
    • Digital water management: IoT, AI, and blockchain applications
    • Nature-based solutions for industrial water challenges
  • Building Resilience to Water Scarcity and Climate Impacts
    • Adapting operations to changing water availability
    • Risk management for droughts and floods
  • Developing a Corporate Water Management Strategy
    • Setting water stewardship goals and KPIs
    • Integrating water management into ESG frameworks and reporting
  • Final Project:
    • Participants present a comprehensive water resource management strategy tailored to their industry
  • Wrap-Up and Certification:
    • Recap of key lessons and Q&A session
    • Certification awarded to participants who complete the course.

Date

Jun 16 - 20 2025
Ongoing...

Time

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Durations

5 Days

Location

Dubai

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