Drinking Water Sampling Fundamentals
For Building Owners and Operators
Presenter Bio
Doug Thompson is Aureus' Water and Wastewater Operations Manager as well as a Senior Process Consultant. He has 31 years experience in municipal water/wastewater treatment management, including operations, senior management and providing certified operator training.
Webinar Overview
This hour-long webinar will focus on the best practices used when performing sampling of drinking water distribution systems (taps, fountains, other). Participants will gain an understanding of drinking water sample planning, collection and documentation fundamentals that ensure representative and reliable sampling results are achieved. These best practices are particularly important during the current pandemic, as Building Owners and Operators are faced with re-opening buildings and must ensure the water is safe for use.
Webinar Outline
Identify the important aspects of a Sampling Plan
Selecting appropriate sampling locations
Types of samples required
Number of samples and frequency required
Understand the materials used for sampling, and appropriate safety precautions
Demonstrate common sampling methods and procedures
Apply the concepts that guide a sampling plan, including:
Chain of custody
Documentation
For Building Owners and Operators
Presenter Bio
Doug Thompson is Aureus' Water and Wastewater Operations Manager as well as a Senior Process Consultant. He has 31 years experience in municipal water/wastewater treatment management, including operations, senior management and providing certified operator training.
Webinar Overview
This hour-long webinar will focus on the best practices used when performing sampling of drinking water distribution systems (taps, fountains, other). Participants will gain an understanding of drinking water sample planning, collection and documentation fundamentals that ensure representative and reliable sampling results are achieved. These best practices are particularly important during the current pandemic, as Building Owners and Operators are faced with re-opening buildings and must ensure the water is safe for use.
Webinar Outline
Identify the important aspects of a Sampling Plan
Selecting appropriate sampling locations
Types of samples required
Number of samples and frequency required
Understand the materials used for sampling, and appropriate safety precautions
Demonstrate common sampling methods and procedures
Apply the concepts that guide a sampling plan, including:
Chain of custody
Documentation