FAECAL SLUDGE TRAINING WORKSHOP
Date: 5-9 July 2010
Venue: Erata Hotel, Accra – Ghana
Description: On site sanitation systems are the most widely used facilities in Ghana. This means that the pit contents must be regularly de-sludged. Since treatment is incomplete for the sludge on site, faecal sludge can pose serious health problems if it is not treated and disposed of safely. The objective of this training is to provide participants with information on the importance of treating faecal sludge and the natural treatment systems and simple management tools available to do so.
Target group: Local and regional stakeholders
Contact:
Prof. Esi Awuah
KNUST-Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Language: English
Registration info: For registration details please contact Prof. Esi Awuah esiawuahrt@yahoo.com
Fee info: US$ 500
TRAINING IN WATER QUALITY CONTROL IN DRINKING WATER
This training takes place from 22-26, September, 2008 at KNUST. Registration Closes on 1st September, 2008.
For more information contact switchaccra@gmail.com
The SWITCH project (www.switchurbanwater.eu) is developing innovative strategies for urban water management. The international SWITCH consortium is investigating various new technologies and new methodologies, and is translating the research results into new strategies in 9 global cities. As part of that process in Accra, the following training course is organized:
TRAINING WORKSHOP IN INTEGRATED URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT
Target group
· The SWITCH Learning Alliance in Accra
· Middle and higher management of water and sewerage utilities, ministries and municipal departments (heads of departments, planners, engineers) and NGOs.
Goal of the training workshop
· To equip participants with innovative methods for planning and management of urban water systems, based on the emerging approach of Integrated Urban Water Management.
· To discuss the results of all SWITCH research that until date was carried out in Accra and its relevance within IUWM.
Objectives of the training workshop
After completion of the training workshop, participants will be able:
· To formulate an urban water management strategy based on the principles of IUWM.
· To apply within their own responsibility (for instance as head of a municipal department) the concept of integrated management of the urban water system.
The content of the training workshop
Topics
· Definitions of sustainability: technical, institutional and financial
· Global change and urban water management (climate, urbanization etc).
· From city development strategies to Integrated Urban Water Management
· Planning for Urban Water Management; today’s practice and innovative planning methods based on sustainability objectives and indicators
· Ecological cities; application of the concept to Accra
· Financial and institutional aspects of IUWM
· Case studies from Accra and other SWITCH cities (including Beijing)
Outputs of the training workshop
The participants will work in groups and produce a 3 page strategy document, which describes what strategies are most promising (and why) to achieve the Accra city vision.
Trainers
Experienced lecturers from Ghana and abroad will contribute to the programme, including prof. Esi Awuah, Dr Kwabena Biritwum Nyarko (KNUST), Dr. Olufunke Cofie (IWMI), Prof. Meine Pieter van Dijk and dr. Peter van der Steen (UNESCO-IHE).
Certificate
Successful participants will receive a certificate, signed by the organising institutions.
Date, venue and course fee
The date of the course is 6-9 May 2008. (The second day of the course doubles as a Learning Alliance meeting). The Venue is Erata Hotel, East Legon. The course fee is waived for all Accra Learning Alliance Members.
Registration
The number of participants is limited to 25. For registration and further information, please contact Ms. Bertha Darteh (email: switchaccra@gmail.com; telephone: 024 459 48 29).
TRAINING COURSE ON WATER USE FOR URBAN AGRICULTURE
The training workshop is designed primarily for members of the Working Group on water use for urban agric, SWITCH WP 5.2 in Accra, Ghana. This is in the context of the overall objective of the work package theme: to identify and integrate appropriate strategies and measures for productive re-use of urban water for agriculture and other livelihood opportunities, into the policy, legislative and regulatory, urban planning and decision-making frameworks in Accra. Focus is to make recommendations on appropriate low-cost on-farm treatment technologies Click here for more information
TRAINING COURSE ON
“SUSTAINABLE WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND REUSE”
Introduction
“By the year 2015, the number of people without proper sanitation should be reduced by 50%” is one of the Millenium Development Goals, the key commitments of the Johannesburg Summit in 2002. These targets can only be realised by widespread implementation of proper wastewater treatment technology. Treatment of municipal wastewater in anaerobic reactors, post-treatment in natural systems and agricultural reuse have been shown in practice to be relatively simple and cheap, but effective in removing pollutants and recovering resources (irrigation water, energy and nutrients. This course will train the participants in the application of these systems in Accra.
Learning Objectives
The aim of the course is to introduce the participants to the concept, design and application of faecal sludge treatment systems, constructed wetlands and wastewater stabilisation ponds. In addition, the participants are introduced to the water quality and health aspects of agricultural effluent reuse schemes.
Upon completion of this module the participant will be able To:
- Critically reflect on the whole range of wastewater treatment technologies applied in cities in the developing world. Evaluate the possibilities for closing cycles of energy, water and nutrients.
- Describe the physical, chemical and microbiological processes occurring in anaerobic reactors, constructed wetlands and waste stabilisation pond systems. Explain the effect of process conditions on system performance and effluent composition.
- Carry out preliminary process design of wastewater stabilisation ponds to assess the dimensions of the system. The needs for capital, land, equipment and operation and maintenance will be assessed as well.
Preliminary programme
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Monday |
Activities |
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1 |
Registration |
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2 |
Wastewater and faecal sludge characterization |
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3 |
Toilet technology options and on site sanitation systems |
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4 |
Design of faecal sludge dewatering beds plus operation and maintenance |
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Tuesday |
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1 |
Waste water treatment options |
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2 |
Waste stabilization ponds I |
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3 |
Constructed wetlands |
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4 |
Waste stabilization ponds II |
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Wednesday |
Field trip to UASB reactor at James town, Waste stabilization ponds at Pantang and Burma camp, Teshie Nungua and Achimota faecal sludge ponds |
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Thursday |
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1 |
Wastewater re-use in urban agriculture in Accra |
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2 |
Microbial risks assessment with wastewater reuse in Agriculture |
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3 |
Workshop on waste stabilization ponds |
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4 |
Workshop on Waste stabilization ponds |
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Friday |
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1 |
Technology selection |
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2 |
Workshop on technology selection |
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3 |
Closing ceremony |
Experienced lecturers from Ghana and abroad will contribute to the programme prof. Mrs. Esi Awuah Dr Biritwum Nyarko (KNUST), Dr. Olufunke Cofie (IWMI), and Dr. Peter van der Steen (UNESCO-IHE, Netherlands).
Qualification
This course is open to participants with a minimum qualification of Diploma.
Certificate
Succesful participants will receive a certificate, signed by the organising institutions.
Date, venue and course fee
The date of the course is 24-28 September 2007. Venue is at Erata Hotel. The course fee is GH¢ 50, which includes lunch, refreshments and all study materials.
Registration
The number of participants is limited to 25. For registration and further information, please contact dr. Esi Awuah (esiawuahrt@yahoo.com) +233 51 60235) or dr. Peter van der Steen (p.vandersteen@unesco-ihe.org or + 31 15 2151775).
This course is organised within the framework of the SWITCH project (www.switchurbanwater.eu)
