SANS 241:2025 Drinking Water Quality Monitoring, Risk Management & Compliance Course | 31 July 2026
1-Day CPD Accredited Training Course (1 CPD Point)
Master the New South African Drinking Water Standard
Stay ahead of South Africa’s latest drinking water regulations by attending our comprehensive SANS 241:2025 Drinking Water Quality Monitoring, Risk Management & Compliance Training Course. This practical one-day programme equips water professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to implement the revised SANS 241:2025 standard, apply risk-based monitoring, and ensure regulatory compliance.
Date: 31 July 2026
Duration: 1 Day
CPD Points: 1 CPD Point Available
Training Provider: Savior Training Academy
Why Attend This SANS 241:2025 Course?
The revised SANS 241:2025 Drinking Water Specification introduces significant changes to how drinking water quality is monitored and managed in South Africa.
Rather than focusing solely on compliance testing, the updated standard requires organizations to implement proactive risk-based drinking water quality management systems.
This training provides practical guidance on:
- SANS 241:2025 requirements
- Drinking water quality monitoring
- Water quality compliance
- Risk management
- Water sampling procedures
- Laboratory testing
- Incident response
- Regulatory documentation
- Water safety planning
Participants will gain practical knowledge applicable to both municipal and private water supply systems.
Course Overview
This one-day professional training course covers the complete implementation of SANS 241:2025, including:
- Understanding the revised drinking water standard
- Applying risk-based monitoring frameworks
- Monitoring water quality parameters
- Water sampling best practices
- Laboratory testing requirements
- Compliance reporting
- Water quality incident management
- Regulatory responsibilities
- Documentation for compliance audits
The course combines legal requirements with practical operational guidance suitable for water professionals responsible for drinking water quality.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
✔ Explain the structure and purpose of SANS 241:2025
✔ Interpret drinking water quality standards
✔ Classify drinking water determinands
✔ Develop risk-based monitoring programmes
✔ Apply compliant water sampling procedures
✔ Interpret laboratory water quality reports
✔ Respond to drinking water quality incidents
✔ Identify operational, aesthetic and public health risks
✔ Prepare compliance documentation for audits
✔ Support implementation of drinking water safety management systems
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for professionals involved in drinking water quality management, including:
- Municipal Managers
- Technical Directors
- Directors of Water & Sanitation
- Water Services Authority (WSA) Officials
- Water Services Institution (WSI) Managers
- Water Treatment Works Managers
- Wastewater Treatment Works Managers
- Water Quality Managers
- Laboratory Supervisors
- Environmental Health Practitioners
- Process Controllers
- Plant Operators
- Compliance Officers
- Civil Engineers
- Environmental Engineers
- Water Scientists
- Environmental Consultants
- Laboratory Technicians
- Public Health Officials
- Water Compliance Specialists
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to SANS 241:2025
Topics include:
- Overview of drinking water quality management
- Purpose of SANS 241:2025
- Changes from SANS 241:2015
- South African drinking water legislation
- Responsibilities of water service providers
- Public health obligations
- Introduction to risk-based compliance
Module 2: Drinking Water Determinants & Compliance
Learn about:
- Microbiological determinands
- Chemical determinands
- Physical determinands
- Aesthetic determinands
- Operational determinands
- Radiological screening
- Drinking water health risks
- Safe drinking water compliance
Module 3: Risk-Based Monitoring
Topics include:
- Hazard identification
- Risk assessment
- Water quality monitoring programme design
- Process risk parameters
- Risk-defined parameters
- Monitoring frequencies
- Sampling locations
- Borehole monitoring
- Small water supply systems
Module 4: Water Sampling & Laboratory Analysis
Understand:
- Water sampling procedures
- Representative sampling
- Chain of custody
- Sample preservation
- Transport requirements
- Field testing
- Laboratory quality assurance
- SANAS-accredited laboratory testing
- Laboratory report interpretation
Module 5: Compliance Evaluation & Incident Response
Learn how to:
- Interpret exceedances
- Classify water quality risks
- Escalate incidents
- Implement corrective actions
- Issue boil water notices
- Manage distribution network contamination
- Communicate with consumers
Module 6: Roles, Responsibilities & Compliance Documentation
Topics include:
- Water Services Authority responsibilities
- Water Service Provider responsibilities
- Compliance officer duties
- Environmental health oversight
- Audit documentation
- Record keeping
- Compliance verification
- Continuous improvement
Benefits of Attending
Participants will gain practical skills to:
- Improve drinking water safety
- Reduce compliance risks
- Meet SANS 241:2025 requirements
- Strengthen water quality management systems
- Prepare for regulatory audits
- Improve monitoring programmes
- Enhance public health protection
- Strengthen operational decision-making
Flexible Training Options
Choose the training format that best suits your organisation:
- Public Classroom Training
- Virtual Live Online Training
- On-site Corporate Training
- In-house Group Training
CPD-Accredited Training
Participants who successfully complete the programme will receive:
- Certificate of Completion
- 1 CPD Point
- Training Material
- Practical Course Notes
Register Today
Ensure your organisation is fully prepared for the implementation of SANS 241:2025.
Seats are limited.
Contact Savior Training Academy
📞 Telephone: +27 87 265 2274
