DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEW SOUTH AFRICAN
SLUDGE GUIDELINES SERIES
Stakeholder Workshop Series: Second Round
and
a Training Session on Volume 1, 2 and 3 of the Guideline Series
An invitation to participate
Hosted by:
Water Research Commission and the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry
in association with the WISA Anaerobic and Sludge Processes Division
INVITATION TO ATTEND A STAKEHOLDER WORKSHOP
AND/OR TRAINING SESSION
Dear Stakeholder
You are invited to attend the second round of one of 9 workshops on the new South African Sludge
Guidelines Series at a centre convenient to you. You are also invited to attend an additional day of
training on the use of Volumes 1, 2 and 3 of the guidelines series. The Sludge Guideline Series focuses on
options for sludge management and their development is taking place in a phased approach that requires
input from you as a stakeholder.
THE NEW SOUTH AFRICAN SLUDGE GUIDELINES SERIES
PURPOSE
BACKGROUND
During 2003, the Water Research Commission
(WRC) initiated a process of developing the
second edition of the South African Sludge
Guidelines. These guidelines were intended to
deal with all wastewater sludge management
practices. It soon became apparent that it would
not be possible to develop a single guideline
document that would adequately protect all
receptors
without
unduly
stringent
requirements. It was consequently agreed to
develop a series of guidelines focussed on
specific sludge management options.
The following volumes comprise the New Sludge
Guideline Series:
 Volume 1: Selection of management options
 Volume 2: Requirements for the agricultural
use of sludge
 Volume 3: Requirements for the on-site and
off-site disposal of sludge
 Volume 4: Requirements for the beneficial
use of sludge at high loading rates
 Volume 5: Requirements for thermal sludge
management practices and for commercial
products containing sludge.
Volumes 1 and 2 have been completed and are
available from the WRC and Department of
Water Affairs and Forestry (DWAF). Volume 3
is currently being finalised and will be published
by the WRC.
PURPOSE OF THE WORKSHOP
The WRC commissioned the development of
Volumes 3-5 over the year period 2005 to 2008.
As part of the development process a series of
stakeholder workshops was included to consider
the input of stakeholders. The purpose of the
workshops is to communicate the approach
followed to develop these various Volumes of the
guideline series.
The first round of workshops held during March
to May 2006 introduced all the guideline volumes
of the series, but specifically focussed on
Volume 3. This second round workshop to be held
during July to September 2007 specifically
focuses on Volumes 4 and 5, the remaining
guidelines of the series. The workshop will
present the approach and methodology followed
in their development.
WHY YOU NEED TO PARTICIPATE
THE TRAINING SESSION
It is crucial that stakeholders give their input
into the development of these documents. Your
participation and input in this workshop is
essential in ensuring that the final guidelines will
meet the requirements of sludge producers,
sludge users and the regulators. Your
participation will significantly contribute to a
better product that is acceptable to all
stakeholders.
As part of this round of workshop series, the
DWAF is also hosting an additional day of
training for interested stakeholders on the
Volumes 1, 2 and 3 of the guideline series. This
training session is optional and independent to
the stakeholder workshop. Any interested party
is welcome to attend. The training sessions will
be held the day prior to each of the workshops,
and will provide guidance on guideline application.
DETAILS OF WORKSHOPS and TRAINING SESSIONS
WHEN AND WHERE?
If you wish to participate in this process please feel free to register for one of the following workshops AND/OR
training sessions at a centre most convenient to you:
WORKSHOP/
TRAINING
DATE
Day 1: Training
Day 2: Workshop
Day 1: Training
Day 2: Workshop
Day 1: Training
Day 2: Workshop
Day 1: Training
Day 2: Workshop
Day 1: Training
Day 2: Workshop
Day 1: Training
Day 2: Workshop
Day 1: Training
Day 2: Workshop
Day 1: Training
Day 2: Workshop
Day 1: Training
Day 2: Workshop
5 July 2007
6 July 2007
11 July 2007
12 July 2007
16 July 2007
17 July 2007
18 July 2007
19 July 2007
25 July 2007
26 July 2007
31 July 2007
1 August 2007
2 August 2007
3 August 2007
28 August 2007
29 August 2007
6 September 2007
7 September 2007
CENTRE*
1
Limpopo - Polokwane
2
Free State - Bloemfontein
3
Northern Cape - Kimberley
4
KwaZulu-Natal – Shongweni
5
Eastern Cape – East London
6
Gauteng - Pretoria
7
Western Cape – Stellenbosch
8
North West Province - Rustenburg
9
Mpumalanga - Nelspruit
*PLEASE
NOTE YOU WILL BE INFORMED OF THE VENUE UPON REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION
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No registration fees apply. The Water Research Commission and the Department of Water Affairs and
Forestry have sponsored these workshops and training sessions. Please note that delegates attending the training
sessions and/or workshops will not be compensated financially for attending.
Delegates must carry their own transport and accommodation costs.
We do require registration for the training session and/or the workshop to ensure that we have adequately
catered for you and have a document pack ready when you arrive.
Please register by completing the accompanying reply sheet.
DAY 1: TRAINING PROGRAMME
09h00 – 09h30
Registration and tea / coffee
09h30 – 09h40
Welcome by WRC / DWAF
09h40 – 10h00
Background to the development of the new South African Sludge Guidelines
10h00 – 10h30
Volume 1: Selection of management options
10h30 – 11h00
Classification of sludge
11h00 – 11h15
BREAK
11h15 – 12h00
Practical examples
12h00 – 12h30
Volume 2: Agricultural use
12h30 – 13h15
LUNCH
13h15 – 14h00
Practical examples
14h00 – 14h30
Volume 3: Disposal options
14h30 - 14h45
BREAK
14h45 - 15h30
Practical examples
15h30 – 16h30
Self assessment
Trainers: Dr Heidi Snyman (WRC) and Elize Herselman (Golder Associates Africa)
DAY 2: WORKSHOP PROGRAMME
09h00 – 09h30
Registration and tea / coffee
09h30 – 09h40
Welcome by WRC and/or DWAF
09h40 – 10h00
Background to the development of the new South African Sludge Guidelines
10h00 – 10h30
Final documents:
Overview Volumes 1, 2 and 3
10h30 - 11h15
Volume 4: Beneficial use of sludge at high loading rates
Background, legal requirements, beneficial use options
11h15 – 11h30
BREAK
11h30 – 12h30
Volume 4: Beneficial use of sludge at high loading rates
Restrictions and requirements for each option
12h30 – 13h15
LUNCH
13h15 – 14h15
Volume 5: Incineration
14h15 – 15h15
Volume 5: Commercial products containing sludge
15h15 – 15h45
General discussion and addressing of specific concerns
15h45 – 16h00
Closure
Workshop facilitator: Dr Heidi Snyman (WRC)
NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION?
Please contact Ms Wilheminah Mosupye at:
Zitholele Consulting (Pty) Ltd.
Phone: (+27)(0)11 254 4901
Fax: (+27)(0)11 805 2100
E-mail: wmosupye@zitholele.co.za
Water Research Commission and the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry
in association with the WISA Anaerobic and Sludge Processes Division
DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEW SOUTH AFRICAN
SLUDGE GUIDELINES SERIES
REPLY SHEET
Training Sessions and Stakeholder Workshops, July – September 2007
Please complete by 28 June 2007 and return to:
Wilheminah Mosupye, Zitholele Consulting (Pty) Ltd
P O Box 6002, Halfway House, 1685, Tel: (011) 254 4901, Fax: (011) 805 2100
E-mail: wmosupye@zitholele.co.za
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