SUS6705 - Introduction to Water Quality

Course Description

Water is one of our most important resources as it is essential to both human and ecosystem health. Each class addresses a specific water quality topic: drinking
water, agricultural water, aquaculture/aquaponics and coastal/freshwater. This free course consisting of four sessions is offered by Maui’s leading water quality experts as part of a USDA water quality grant and will introduce you to water regulations, standards and monitoring procedures as it applies to our oceans, streams, food and drinking water on Maui.

Instructors: Eva Blumentstein, Dept of Water Supply; John Dobovan, Kulahaven Farms; Robin Knox, Maui Ocean Center; Jason Hew, Maui SWCD.

Sponsored by a USDA grant, FREE TUITION!

For more information, please contact Andrea Kealoha, andreake@hawaii.edu

Learner Outcomes

1. Gain working knowledge of water regulations and standards as it relates to ambient, agricultural, aquaculture/aquaponics and drinking water
2. Develop basic understanding and techniques relevant to water quality stakeholders
3. Understand the major parameters that affect water quality and their relevance to human health, ecosystems and the
food supply
4. Comprehend the basic hydrologic cycle and legal framework for managing and protecting drinking water on Maui