Blue Drop - Water Management System
Learn Blue Drop, Green Drop & No Drop water management systems. Improve water quality, wastewater compliance, risk management and municipal performance.
- Online – Microsoft Teams
- 5 – 6 March 2026
- 2 CPD Points (FAMC – 2025/2067)
- Price : R 8 999.00
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
Understanding the Blue Drop Certification System
Water Safety Planning in Blue Drop Compliance
Step-by-step guide to the Blue Drop assessment process
Roles and responsibilities of regulatory bodies and water utilities
Understanding the regulatory framework governing water quality
Preparing for a Blue Drop Assessment
Infrastructure and Treatment Process Design for Blue Drop Compliance
Water Treatment Compliance
Introduction to Water Security in South Africa
• Overview of water resources in South Africa
• Importance of water security for sustainable development
• Introduction to water quality assessments
• Analyzing the role of governance in water security
• Policy frameworks for sustainable water management
• Understanding the regulatory framework governing water quality
• SANS 241
Blue Drop Certification System Demystified
• Understanding the Blue Drop Certification System
• Historical context and evolution of the program
• Objectives and benefits of achieving Blue Drop status
• Water Safety Planning in Blue Drop Compliance
o Understanding the principles and importance of water safety planning
o Integration of water safety plans into the overall water management strategy
Blue Drop Assessment Process
• Step-by-step guide to the Blue Drop assessment process
• Detailed walkthrough of the Blue Drop assessment process
• Roles and responsibilities of regulatory bodies and water utilities
• Process Control Strategies for Blue Drop Standards
• Common challenges and opportunities in the assessment mprocess
• Preparing for a Blue Drop Assessment
Infrastructure and Treatment Process Design for Blue Drop Compliance
• Design considerations for water treatment plants and distribution systems
• Incorporating advanced technologies to meet and exceed Blue Drop standards
• Balancing infrastructure design with environmental sustainability
• Troubleshooting and Problem Solving in Water Treatment
• Water Treatment Compliance
Water Quality Management
• Overview of water quality management principles
• Importance of water quality for public health and ecosystems
• Criteria and parameters for assessing drinking water quality
Water Quality Monitoring and Surveillance for Blue Drop
• Importance of routine monitoring in achieving and maintaining
• Blue Drop compliance
• Types of monitoring programs and their implementation
• Practical considerations for water quality surveillance
• Sampling credibility
• Submission of drinking water quality results
Analyzing Blue Drop Assessment Data
• Understanding the data generated during a Blue Drop assessment
• Techniques for analyzing water quality data
• Identifying trends and areas for improvement