Fundamentals of Drinking Water Distribution 

Learning targets

The continuous delivery of high-quality drinking water may seem like a given, but it requires considerable effort from the water company. To maintain this high standard, it is essential for everyone involved in the distribution process to have a good understanding of both the water company and the complex systems that enable the distribution of drinking water. Additionally, it is important to be aware of current and future challenges in the field of distribution.

The following topics will be covered:

• organization of the drinking water sector
• the behavior and composition of water
• fluid mechanics
• distribution systems: design, construction, maintenance, and hygiene

After completing this training, you will have:

• insight into the functioning of the modern drinking water company
• broad knowledge of systems for the distribution of drinking water

Program

Module 1: Drinking Water Sector

• positioning of the drinking water company
• internal organization of the drinking water company
• legislation
• from source to tap
• supply and demand
• supply security
• maintenance

Module 2: Water

• introduction to fluid mechanics
• chemical water quality
• fluid statics
• fluid dynamics
• friction losses
• water hardness
• delay losses and energy lines
• biological water quality
• fluid mechanics practical
• energy and pressure lines in long pipelines
• chemical and biological research practical

Module 3: Construction and Management

• preparation of the design
• design: general
• design: materials
• design: forces and loads on pipes
• hygienic working and site visit
• delivery and handover
• maintenance and management

Your Contribution

As part of the program, you are expected to actively participate by bringing in experiences or issues from your own work practice. This way, we can learn not only from the theory but also from each other’s work experiences.

Target group

This training is intended for professionals working in a drinking water company, such as technicians, inspectors, work planners, water quality staff, or technical employees. If you want to gain more knowledge about the water company and the distribution of drinking water, this is the training for you.