It is well known that water treatment at the household level can lead to dramatic improvements in drinking water quality. But does Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage (HWTS) also have global relevance? What are the potential treatment solutions and how do they function? Is there a standard strategy for successful HWTS implementation, or can we identify key components which make programs more likely to succeed?
Introduction to Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage
Introduction to Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage
Instructors: Rick Johnston
Access provided by Xavier School of Management, XLRI
29,531 already enrolled
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
1,089 reviews
Intermediate level
Some related experience required
Flexible schedule
1 week at 10 hours a week
Learn at your own pace
97%
Most learners liked this course
Skills you'll gain
Details to know
Assessments
5 assignments
Taught in English
See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills
There are 5 modules in this course
The course begins with a review of the public health impacts of unsafe drinking water. We define physical, chemical, and microbial aspects of drinking water quality and present the major classes of pathogens. Information about pathways for faecal contamination of drinking water are followed by an introduction to the concept of HWTS and the principal technologies.
What's included
6 videos7 readings1 assignment
During week 2 and 3 we focus on potential treatment methods. We refer first to the standards of safe drinking water and improved drinking water. Week 2 focuses on sedimentation and different kinds of filtration.
What's included
5 videos2 readings1 assignment
During week 2 and 3 we focus on potential treatment methods. We refer first to the standards of safe drinking water and improved drinking water. Week 3 focuses on heat, ultraviolet radiation, chemical disinfection. Specific modules are provided to cover safe storage and combined methods of water treatment.
What's included
5 videos1 reading1 assignment
During Week 4, we broaden the perspective from individual household water treatment options to complete water supply systems. You will learn how different technologies are combined along the water chain — from source to consumer — and how functional groups help structure and compare water system designs.
What's included
6 videos1 reading1 assignment
During the last week, we focus on HWTS in practice, including governance, economic and user perspectives. The course ends with an instructional training for microbial water quality testing, as well as a visual summary of the course.
What's included
5 videos2 readings1 assignment
Instructors
Instructor ratings
(262 ratings)Offered by
Why people choose Coursera for their career
Felipe M.
Learner since 2018
"To be able to take courses at my own pace and rhythm has been an amazing experience. I can learn whenever it fits my schedule and mood."
Jennifer J.
Learner since 2020
"I directly applied the concepts and skills I learned from my courses to an exciting new project at work."
Larry W.
Learner since 2021
"When I need courses on topics that my university doesn't offer, Coursera is one of the best places to go."
Chaitanya A.
"Learning isn't just about being better at your job: it's so much more than that. Coursera allows me to learn without limits."
Learner reviews
- 5 stars
79.52%
- 4 stars
18.08%
- 3 stars
1.83%
- 2 stars
0.18%
- 1 star
0.36%
Showing 3 of 1089
AA
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2018
A very well organised course. Dr. Rick Johnston is an excellent mentor to have! Wish him all the best. Highly recommended for Civil Engineering/ Environmental Study backgrounds.
MS
Reviewed on Jul 14, 2020
very useful, makes us susceptible to the ongoing and existing methods and technologies for water treatment for house with the perspective of public health.
SK
Reviewed on Jun 30, 2021
It was great course of HWTS. I have a nice project for de-centralized water treatment solution for rural area of low and middle income countries. I need help to implement my project in my region.
Explore more from Physical Science and Engineering
Politecnico di Milano
University of Manchester
Politecnico di Milano
