AWWA ACE65558

This powerpoint presentation provides information on the transferability of ISO 14001 EMS Program to a Drinking Water Quality Management Standard (DWQMS). Topics covered include: Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) Operations Background; Elements of DWQMS and ISO 14001; Risk Assessment; Implementation Models; Challenges; and, Resource Requirements and Financial Sustainability. Summary findings include: elements of the DWQMS are similar to ISO 14001 standard; risk assessment in DWQMS identifies the critical control points of a water treatment facility; risk assessment in EMS identifies aspects of the facility that has significant environmental impacts; EMS requires identification of legal and other requirements, DWQMS requires compliance with applicable legislation and regulations; staff training and competency requirements are similar for both standards due to system maintenance and legislative requirements; and, financial cost for DWQMS may differ from the EMS based on the risk assessment approach.