Case Studies in Chemical Contamination

Date

February 13 & 14, 2024

Time

8:00am - 12:00pm

Location

VIRTUAL

Duration

2 mornings

CEU Value

0.7

Cost

Regular: $315.00 + $40.95 HST = $355.95 CAD

Course Overview

In this course, participants will examine Canadian and international case studies related to chemical contamination of source water, treated water and the distribution system.
Content will provide an overview of the origins, potential public health impact and the regulation of chemical contaminants.
Incidents involving arsenic, mercury, aluminum, fluoride, fuel, 1,4-Dioxane and PFAS will be studied in detail.
Discussion will include methods and strategies for avoiding and mitigating chemical contamination of the drinking water supply.

Target Audience

This course will be of interest to a wide audience, including drinking water operators, managers, regulatory personnel, and municipal officials.

This course is currently full.

Course Trainer:

Nick Benkovich

Nick graduated from Cambrian College with a Civil Engineering Technician Diploma, the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies (BES) and also from Laurentian University with a Graduate Diploma in Public Administration. Nick has over 36 years of experience working in various progressive roles in water & wastewater operations for the City of Greater Sudbury. Nick held certifications in both water (WT IV / WD IV) and wastewater (WWT III / WWC IV) and actively volunteered for many years as a member of the board of the Ontario Municipal Water Association, and on the executive of the Northeastern Ontario Water Works Conference. Nick also participated on numerous MECP committees and working groups including the Ontario Certification Working Group.

After a long and fulfilling career in municipal operations Nick is looking forward to passing along his knowledge and lessons learned along the way and hopefully continuing to make a positive contribution to the water and wastewater sectors in Ontario.