Drinking water quality monitoring and management training organised by Developement Alternatives

29th, 20th, 31st January 2008 Organised by Development Alternatives, www.devalt.org Objectives • To help organizations understand the importance of Water Quality Monitoring in Water Quality Management • To Impart Technical Skills on various practical aspects of water quality monitoring and management • To Promote Surveillance of Drinking Water DEVELOPMENT ALTERNATIVES A non-profit organisation established in 1983 creating large scale sustainable livelihoods Capacity Building Series (2007- 08) Drinking water Quality Monitoring and Management (29th, 30th & 31st January 2008) Introduction Water, the elixir of life! Alas, today this phrase remains a misnomer. People in several parts of India face an immense challenge to meet the basic needs of water. The crisis is not due to the lack of fresh water as such, but the availability of adequate quality water at the right place and time to meet basic needs. Every year more than five million human beings die from illness linked to unsafe drinking water and sanitation. Improved access to safe water supply and appropriate sanitation can also improve the economic status, mainly through saving large amounts of people's time and energy. It is a matter of concern that despite the progress made with water supply, the level of water-related sickness continues to be high. 70-80 % of illnesses are related to water contamination and poor sanitation. Main diseases associated with sanitation-diarrhoea, ascariasis, dracunculiasis, hookworm, schistosomiasis, trachoma, typhoid, paratyphoid, bacillary dysentery, cholera, poliomyelitis, etc are on an increase. These diseases consume a lot of time and money for medical attention and medicines. In India, the economic burden due to morbidity and mortality from these diseases is staggering. The resources saved by improved water supply and sanitation can be used in many economically productive or educational activities. During the last few decades the national policies have shown increasing emphasis on both rural and urban water supply and sanitation. In terms of physical progress, the achievements have been remarkable. In rural context, however unfortunately these efforts have not been seen to be converted into health benefits and water borne diseases continue to be the dominant cause of morbidity and mortality in many pars of the country. The reasons are fairly very obvious, though water is being supplied; its potability is not being ensured. The lack of Water Quality Surveillance in these areas is acutely brought into focus during the episodes of waterborne epidemics. Keeping in view of the above reasons, water quality monitoring, surveillance and Management is the need of the hour. Objectives • To help organizations understand the importance of Water Quality Monitoring in Water Quality Management • To Impart Technical Skills on various practical aspects of water quality monitoring and management • To Promote Surveillance of Drinking Water Pedagogy The following techniques would be used to conduct the training program. · Lectures/interactive sessions · Group Discussions · Case studies/Group exercises · Brainstorming sessions/ Experience sharing · Training Support materials/ Handouts · Power-point Presentations Course Contents 1. Introduction to water quality To make the participants understand the importance of "water quality"and various aspects related to it like: · How does water get contaminated? · Sources of water contamination · Water quality and human health · Sources of water · Why monitor water quality? · Techniques of water quality monitoring · Water quality Analysis · Use of portable water testing kits · Demonstration and hands on experience on one such kit 2. Field visit to Betwa River for on site water quality analysis by using Field based water quality testing kits This session is especially designed for the participants to provide details on the use of field based water testing kits and its importance in water quality monitoring at the field level or in remote areas where sophisticated laboratory facilities are not available. This section will also provide information on the participatory approach in water quality monitoring-community based water quality monitoring. Participants themselves will be performing water quality analysis in the field by using these low cost field testing kits. This would give them a first hand experience on water quality analysis. · Hands on training on sampling and analysis · Data collection and management · Interpretation of the water samples analysed 3. Water quality Management This session will deal with different aspects of water quality management in general. As this is an integral part of water quality monitoring, it would give different management options and solutions to various contaminants whether it is biological, physical or chemical contaminants. This section will also deal with some of the successful case studies and cover the following aspects · Need and importance of water quality management · Different techniques of managing drinking water · How water reaches your homes and offices? · How is water purified by the civic authorities · Traditional methods of water purification · Different methods of filtration and chlorination · Simple household and community level water purification techniques 4. Visit to a water treatment plant- BABINA In order to make the participants understand the overall water treatment procedures adopted in a typical water supply system, a small exposure visit will be organized. Based on the training there will be a group discussion on the above topics which will be followed by a test examination. · Group discussion on different scenarios · Test-examination Eligibility This programme is designed for Development Professionals from NGOs, academic institutions, CSR Professionals, officers from Central and State governments, and international development organizations who are working on water quality monitoring and management aspects and related projects and are keen to upgrade their knowledge Duration 3 Days The training will be for a period of 3 days which will essentially consist of: a. Class room sessions b. A guided tour to the development models within TARAgram campus c. An evening out to visit the Orchha temples and fort. Fee INR 10,000 per participant for Indian Participants INR 18,000 (450 USD) for Overseas Participants To be sure of participation, we request you to send the nomination form (enclosed below) and the course fee (non-refundable) by 10th January, 2008. The confirmation is made after the payment and the seats are reserved on First Come First Serve basis. Indian participants to make payment through Demand Draft drawn in favour of Development Alternatives payable at Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh The address for sending the Demand Draft is , Training Coordinator Development Alternatives 1087, Civil Lines Jhansi-284001(UP) Ph.-+91 510 2911368 Overseas participants may please send the fees through wire transfer. The details of the wire transfer will be sent to each selected trainee once we get their nomination form. Venue The training will be held in TARAgram, Appropriate Technology Centre, Orchha, Madhya Pradesh. TARAgram is a campus set in the rural environment of Orchha. It is a centre which showcases the Livelihood models developed by DA in the field of appropriate technology, and environment. Participants to the training will be provided a guided tour of the campus which will enrich the learnings from the class room sessions. Tips of getting to TARAgram Participants coming by train should take a ticket till Jhansi (UP) Railway station. From there, TARAgram is 9 kms away. There will be a pick up facility based on the information provided on the arrival time. Other Useful Tips 1. The Training fee covers the following: § Accommodation § Food § Course material § Leisure trip to the famous Orchha Temples and Fort 2. The participants can arrive one day before the training date and leave on last day of the training by a train which leaves around 5.45 pm 3. The participants will be expected to book and reserve their tickets. The training fee does not include the travel expenses. 4. DA reserves the right to withhold the fee for administrative and other costs for cancellations prior to the start of a course. A suitably qualified replacement may attend the course in place of the registered person. DA also reserves the right to cancel a course if too few participants have registered. 5. Interested participants who are unable attend this Training on the given dates due to prior engagements can let us know of their interest. We will keep you informed when the same training is conducted again. Enclosed 1. Route map - how to get to TARAgram from Jhansi Railway Station http://devalt.org/da/field/map.htm 2. TARAgram Campus - an overview http://devalt.org/da/field/tarapic.htm 3. Orchha Temples and fort - a glimpse www.shunya.net/Pictures/NorthIndia/Orchha/Orchha.htm Resource Person Mr. M. MANOJ KUMAR Manoj has completed his M.Sc. in Environmental Studies and has been working in the field of environment and water for the past 5 years. He has been involved in the Monitoring and management of water based projects of Water Aid, UNICEF and European Union. Manoj brings with him the following skills in water focussed projects: · Research & development of cost-effective water management technologies · Research & development on various aspects of Fluoride and Arsenic mitigation · Performance evaluation and technology validation of drinking water purification systems · Data Analysis (Technical & socio economic evaluation of different de-fluoridation units, both at community as well as household level based on Activated Alumna technology) & Compilation · Water quality monitoring · Drinking water quality management · Modern water treatment technologies · Production of Water Quality Monitoring Kits · Water Purification Systems DR. ANAND KUMAR RAI Dr. Rai has completed Ph.D in Botany and has a total of 7 years of experience working in the field of environment. His areas of expertise lie in the fields of Agroforestry, Natural Resource Management, Water Quality monitoring and Management, Air Quality monitoring, testing and analysis, Data analysis and interpretation, Solid waste management, Waste water conservation, Water Conservation techniques, Efficient Irrigation practices, Rain water harvesting, Water quality and related health effects. He has been involved in the following activities: § Developing strategic partnership with local government authorities, like Municipal Corporation, Forest Department, Pollution Control Board, Lal Nigam etc through convergence for total environmental improvement of the city. § Conducting research to identify and or eliminate sources of pollutants or hazards that affect people, wildlife, and their environments. § Analysing and report measurements or observations of air, water, soil, and other sources and make recommendations on how best to clean and preserve the environment § Studying the chemical alterations in the environment including soil contamination & water pollution. § Monitoring & analyzing drinking and surface Water of town area , developing inventory of water quality of the city of 16 parameters, comprising physical, chemical and biological tests. Enquiries and Suggestions If you have any queries or suggestions for the training or nominations, please contact the following: Telephone: Juhi Nigam - 0510 2911 368, 0983 9820 689 E-mail: trainings@devalt.org Development Alternatives 111/9-Z, Kishangarh, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi -1100 70, India CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMMES 2007-2008 NOMINATION FORM Name of the Programme: ________________________________________________________________________ Dates: From_____________________to_______________________________________ PARTICIPANT PROFILE Name: __________________________________________________________________ Age: __________ years Current Position/Designation: ________________________________________________________________________ Official Address: ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Telephone: (O) ____________________ (R) __________________________________ E-mail: _______________________________ Fax: _____________________________ Educational Background: Name of Degree/Diploma Year University/Institution Work Experience: Time Period Position Organisation Training Programmes attended: Name of the Programme Dates Institute Responsibilities in your current position: ORGANISATIONAL DATA Full Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Main areas of work: ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Annual Turnover: ___________________ Name and Designation of the Chief Executive: _____________________________________ _____________ ________________ Signature of the Seal Name and Signature Participant of the Organisation of the sponsoring Authority (if any) ________________________________________________________________________ Payments: Demand Draft No.: _______________________ Date: ________________________ Drawn on: ________________________________________________________________________ Amount (Rs.): ________________ (in words) ______________________ Contact Information Contact Juhi Telephone 0510 2911 368 Email trainings@devalt.org Website http://www.devalt.org