Water Analysis Techniques

Water Analysis Techniques (WAT101) provides a practical overview of the Clean Water Act and key DENR administrative orders related to water quality standards and approved testing methods. The course covers proper procedures for collecting, storing, transporting, and preserving water samples in line with Philippine regulations. Participants will also learn how to analyze wastewater parameters such as pH, dissolved oxygen, BOD, COD, color, TSS, oil and grease, phosphates, nitrates, and ammonia. The training highlights how these parameters interact and affect aquatic ecosystems.

Course Objectives

☑ Understand DENR regulations and approved methods for water quality analysis
☑ Apply proper sampling, storage, and preservation techniques for water samples
☑ Learn analytical procedures for key wastewater parameters
☑ Interpret results and understand parameter correlations and environmental impact

About the Speaker

Mark Anthony C. Esmael, RCh

Mac is the Laboratory Head at NASAT Labs with over 15 years of experience in QA, QC, Laboratory Operation and R&D. He specializes in a wide range of advanced analytical techniques such as Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS), UV-Visible Spectroscopy (UV-Vis), Particle Size Analysis, and other methodologies integral to NASAT Water and Environmental Testing Laboratory. Mac holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Polytechnic University of the Philippines and has received several units for Master of Science in Chemistry at De La Salle University. He has also acquired in-depth and factory training of advanced instrumentation overseas.

Course Objectives

About the Speaker

Mark Anthony C. Esmael, RCh

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