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Water Sampling and Analysis

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Course Unit Code546-0149/01
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated2 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Compulsory
Level of Course Unit *Second Cycle
Year of Study *First Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredWinter Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites There are no prerequisites or co-requisites for this course unit
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
MAL45Ing. Petra Malíková, Ph.D.
Summary
The course brings comprehensive knowledge in the field of water sampling and analysis, which are the main criteria for water monitoring. It also includes the correct orientation in legislative regulations and technical standards.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
The aim of the course is to increase students' competences in the field of water sampling, including compilation of a sampling plan in accordance with health and safety conditions and requirements for monitored indicators in water (choice of - sampling points, sampling techniques, sampler used, sample volume requirements, sample preparation, transport and storage).
Course Contents
1. Introduction to water monitoring, sampling and analysis (Decree No. 98/2011 Coll. on the method of assessing the status of surface water bodies, the method of assessing the ecological potential heavily affected and artificial surface water bodies and the requisites of survey programs and assessment of surface water status).
2. Overview and interpretation of standards related to sampling of water and aquatic environment and waste water series ČSN EN ISO 5667 and other standards and regulations following the ČSN ISO standards.
3. Sampling strategy, sampling point selection, frequency, types of sampling.
4. Sampling plan and sampling protocol - what it must contain.
5. Technique and technology of water sampling from different systems: flowing, stagnant, groundwater, wastewater and user systems.
6. Safety risks during sampling, principles of safety and use of personal protective equipment.
7. Sample care and transport to laboratories.
8. Control and quality assurance of sampling processes. Incorporation of sampling work into the quality system of laboratories.
9. Overview and interpretation of regulations relating to the protection of water resources and, in general, the protection of the environment, which may concern the work of samplers in the field (access and entry into protected areas, prescribed behavior in these areas, repressive possibilities).
10. Realization of field sampling, installation of sampler, sampling, creation of sampling protocol.
11. Sample division, preservation and treatment of incremental samples according to individual analytical methods.
12. Care of sampling equipment and tools and their maintenance.
13. Basic requirements for accredited sampling and testing - ČSN EN ISO/IEC 17025.
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
HORÁLEK, Vratislav. Sampling I: general principles. Český Těšín: 2 THETA, 2010. ISBN 978-80-86380-53-7.
KOŽÍŠEK, František. Well as a source of drinking water: A guide for users of domestic and public wells. State Health Institute, 2003. ISBN 80-7071-224-4.
PUMANN, Petr, Dana BAUDIŠOVÁ, František KOŽÍŠEK, Jaroslav ŠAŠEK a Martina MYŠÁKOVÁ. Methodical instructions for sampling, field and laboratory examination and evaluation of water quality in natural swimming pools and surface bathing waters [online]. In: . 2013 [cit. 2020-04-20]. Available from: http://www.szu.cz/uploads/documents/chzp/voda/pdf/tacr/Metodika_koupaci_vody.pdf
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION. A global overview of national regulations and standards for drinking-water quality [online]. WHO, 2018 [cit. 2020-04-20]. ISBN 978-92-4-151376-0. Available from: https://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/publications/national-regulations-and-standards-for-drinking-water-quality/en/
HORÁLEK, Vratislav. Vzorkování I: obecné zásady. Český Těšín: 2 THETA, 2010. ISBN 978-80-86380-53-7.
KOŽÍŠEK, František. Studna jako zdroj pitné vody: Přiručka pro uživatele domovních a veřejných studní. Státní zdravotní ústav, 2003. ISBN 80-7071-224-4.
PUMANN, Petr, Dana BAUDIŠOVÁ, František KOŽÍŠEK, Jaroslav ŠAŠEK a Martina MYŠÁKOVÁ. Metodický návod na vzorkování, terénní a laboratorní vyšetřování a hodnocení jakosti vody v přírodních koupalištích a povrchových vodách ke koupání [online]. In: . 2013 [cit. 2020-04-20]. Dostupné z: http://www.szu.cz/uploads/documents/chzp/voda/pdf/tacr/Metodika_koupaci_vody.pdf
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION. A global overview of national regulations and standards for drinking-water quality [online]. WHO, 2018 [cit. 2020-04-20]. ISBN 978-92-4-151376-0. Dostupné z: https://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/publications/national-regulations-and-standards-for-drinking-water-quality/en/
Recommended Reading:
KOTLÍK, Bohumil, Jan LANGHANS, Pavel BERNÁTH a Vladimír KRAJÁK. Sampling II: environment. Český Těšín: 2 Theta, 2016. ISBN 978-80-86380-81-0.
Decree No. 98/2011 Coll. on the method of assessing the status of surface water bodies, the method of assessing the ecological potential of heavily affected and artificial surface water bodies and the requisites of programs for the assessment and assessment of surface water status, as amended.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION. Developing drinking-water quality regulations and standards [online]. WHO, 2018 [cit. 2020-04-20]. ISBN 978-92-4-151394-4. Available from: https://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/publications/developing-dwq-regulations/en/
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION. Chemical mixtures in source water and drinking-water [online]. WHO, 2017 [cit. 2020-04-20]. ISBN 978-92-4-151237-4. Available from: https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/255543/9789241512374-eng.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y
KOTLÍK, Bohumil, Jan LANGHANS, Pavel BERNÁTH a Vladimír KRAJÁK. Vzorkování II: životní prostředí. Český Těšín: 2 Theta, 2016. ISBN 978-80-86380-81-0.
Vyhláška č. 98/2011 Sb. o způsobu hodnocení stavu útvarů povrchových vod, způsobu hodnocení ekologického potenciálu silně ovlivněných a umělých útvarů povrchových vod a náležitostech programů zjišťování a hodnocení stavu povrchových vod, v aktuálním znění.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION. Developing drinking-water quality regulations and standards [online]. WHO, 2018 [cit. 2020-04-20]. ISBN 978-92-4-151394-4. Dostupné z: https://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/publications/developing-dwq-regulations/en/
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION. Chemical mixtures in source water and drinking-water [online]. WHO, 2017 [cit. 2020-04-20]. ISBN 978-92-4-151237-4. Dostupné z: https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/255543/9789241512374-eng.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Tutorials, Experimental work in labs, Terrain work
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
CreditCredit100 51