Intermediate $89 14 hrs Certificate 2 learners enrolled Content current as of July 2026

Water Stewardship & Compliance — CPCB & SPCB

This practitioner-level course provides comprehensive coverage of India's water regulatory framework, from the foundational Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974 to the latest 2025 CPCB guidelines on real-time effluent monitoring. You will master the roles and powers of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs), navigate the Consent to Establish (CTE) and Consent to Operate (CTO) processes, interpret industry-specific effluent discharge standards, understand Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) mandates for notified industries, configure and operate Online Continuous Effluent Monitoring Systems (OCEMS), comply with groundwater extraction regulations under CGWA, and implement water recycling mandates. The course covers the 2025 updates to CPCB guidelines and prepares you to advise industries on achieving full regulatory compliance.

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What You'll Learn

Explain the statutory framework of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974 including its amendments, penal provisions, and the roles of CPCB and SPCBs
Navigate the Consent to Establish (CTE) and Consent to Operate (CTO) application processes including documentation, timelines, and renewal requirements
Interpret and apply industry-specific effluent discharge standards notified by CPCB under the Environment Protection Act 1986
Evaluate Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) requirements for notified industries and design compliance strategies
Configure, operate, and maintain Online Continuous Effluent Monitoring Systems (OCEMS) with CPCB server connectivity
Apply CGWA guidelines for groundwater extraction including NOC requirements, water audit obligations, and artificial recharge mandates
Implement water recycling mandates and design water balance diagrams for industrial and commercial facilities
Stay current with 2025 CPCB guideline updates on monitoring, reporting, and compliance assessment

Instructor

RSustain Academy Faculty

Delivery & Pricing

Format

Online Self-Paced

Price

$89

Frequently Asked Questions

What will I learn in this course?

This 14-hour programme covers: Explain the statutory framework of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974 including its amendments, penal provisions, and the roles of CPCB and SPCBs; Navigate the Consent to Establish (CTE) and Consent to Operate (CTO) application processes including documentation, timelines, and renewal requirements; Interpret and apply industry-specific effluent discharge standards notified by CPCB under the Environment Protection Act 1986; Evaluate Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) requirements for notified industries and design compliance strategies.

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for Environmental compliance officers and EHS managers responsible for water-related regulatory compliance, Sustainability consultants advising industrial clients on water stewardship and pollution control, Environmental engineers designing effluent treatment systems, ZLD plants, and water recycling infrastructure, Corporate ESG teams reporting water metrics under BRSR, GRI, and CDP frameworks.

Are there any prerequisites?

Basic understanding of environmental regulations in India or equivalent regulatory frameworks, Working knowledge of industrial water use, effluent treatment, or environmental management systems is helpful

How is the course delivered?

Online self-paced — study anytime, anywhere

Do I get a certificate?

Yes — an RSustain Academy certificate is issued on completion

How long do I have access?

You receive access to all course materials from the moment you enrol. Access duration depends on your enrolment type.