The Marine Science Center at the University of Basra organized a scientific course entitled “Evaluating the Efficiency of Heavy Water Treatment Units in Health Institutions.”

The course aimed to raise the efficiency of workers in this vital field and ensure the environmentally safe disposal of this water, which poses a serious threat to public health and the environment if not treated properly.

The course included lectures by a select group of distinguished academics and specialists from the Marine Science Center at the University of Basra

Prof. Anwar Abdul Wahab Makki

Prof. Asaad Mohammed Reda Abdul Hussein

· Prof. Fadel Nima Abdul-Reda

The course covered the composition of heavy water produced by laboratories, radiology departments, surgical operations, dialysis, pharmacies, and the dangers of its toxic chemicals, radioactive elements, and drug-resistant microbes. It also reviewed local and international standards for the quality of treated water before it is discharged into sewage networks or the environment, the regulations governing this work, and an explanation of the most important techniques used in the treatment of heavy medical water, such as biological and chemical treatment (advanced oxidation, sedimentation), and physical (microfiltration, reverse osmosis).

The course emphasized continuous practical training on how to evaluate the performance of existing treatment units, monitor efficiency indicators (such as measuring the concentration of organic substances, heavy metals, and disinfectants), and identify points of failure.

It also clarified strategies for developing preventive and periodic maintenance programs for units, managing operational load, and training responsible technical personnel.

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