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This powerpoint presentation provides information on the transferability of ISO 14001 EMSProgram to a Drinking Water QualityManagement 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 14001standard;risk assessment in DWQMS identifies the criticalcontrol points of a water treatment facility;risk assessment in EMS identifies aspects of thefacility that has significant environmental impacts; EMS requires identification of legal and otherrequirements, DWQMS requires compliance withapplicable legislation and regulations;staff training and competency requirements aresimilar for both standards due to systemmaintenance and legislative requirements; and,financial cost for DWQMS may differ from the EMSbased on the risk assessment approach.

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Edition: Vol. - No. Published: 06/01/2007 Number of Pages: 51File Size: 1 file , 37 MB