Learning Objectives

After completing this module, participants will be able to:

  • understand the importance of hygiene in drinking water supply systems
  • identify the most common microbiological risks affecting drinking water quality
  • explain how contamination can occur from the water source to the consumer
  • recognize the role of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms in waterborne diseases
  • understand the concept of multiple hygiene barriers in drinking water systems
  • identify critical points where contamination can enter a water supply system
  • apply basic hygiene principles during operation, maintenance, and inspections
  • evaluate measures used to protect public health and maintain safe drinking water quality
  • recognize common hygiene-related mistakes and understand how they can be prevented
  • assess a drinking water supply system from a hygiene and public health perspective as a whole
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