Value of a made-in-Ontario management system standard for municipal wastewater and stormwater utilities

This paper builds on previous research to address the question of whether there is practical value for a made-in-Ontario municipal management system standard (MSS) for wastewater and stormwater related activities, in addition to the Drinking Water Quality Management System Standard (DWQMS) that is a...

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Autor principal:	Edgar Tovilla
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Publicado:	IWA Publishing 2021
Materias:	dwqms ems iso14001 stormwater management utility management wastewater management Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering TD1-1066
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:3551454ab2c54c9f904719c7e20ba6de2021-11-06T03:50:07ZValue of a made-in-Ontario management system standard for municipal wastewater and stormwater utilities2709-80442709-805210.2166/wqrj.2020.124https://doaj.org/article/3551454ab2c54c9f904719c7e20ba6de2021-02-01T00:00:00Zhttp://wqrjc.iwaponline.com/content/56/1/1https://doaj.org/toc/2709-8044https://doaj.org/toc/2709-8052This paper builds on previous research to address the question of whether there is practical value for a made-in-Ontario municipal management system standard (MSS) for wastewater and stormwater related activities, in addition to the Drinking Water Quality Management System Standard (DWQMS) that is already statutorily required. This research specifically addressed the questions: is there value in a mandatory or voluntary MSS; are there neutral, positive, or negative effects of having an MSS; and what standard is more adequate? Through a focus group method, this research finds evidence in support of and wide recognition of the practical value an MSS in assisting municipalities in meeting their environmental objectives, addressing property damage risks, providing an additional mechanism of public accountability, and improving alignment with the legal structure. It was also apparent that there is no political appetite in the provincial government to embark on a mandated MSS, so the preferred option at this time appears to be a provincially endorsed, voluntary, sector-specific standard for wastewater and for stormwater, which could constitute a catalyst to boost voluntary uptake of MSS by small to medium municipalities (as is already occurring with large municipalities). This standard could be based on a customized variation of the ISO 14001 and DWQMS. HIGHLIGHTS In part as a response to conference papers presented by the author on this research at regional and national conferences, both the Canadian Standard Association (CSA Group) and the Standard Council of Canada (SCC) are in the process of developing a new standard for stormwater water management.; The CSA Group is currently seeking funding for another standard for wastewater management, endorsed by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP), and the Water Environment Association of Ontario (WEAO).;Edgar TovillaIWA Publishingarticledwqmsemsiso14001stormwater managementutility managementwastewater managementEnvironmental technology. Sanitary engineeringTD1-1066ENWater Quality Research Journal, Vol 56, Iss 1, Pp 1-18 (2021)
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spellingShingle	dwqms ems iso14001 stormwater management utility management wastewater management Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering TD1-1066 Edgar Tovilla Value of a made-in-Ontario management system standard for municipal wastewater and stormwater utilities
description	This paper builds on previous research to address the question of whether there is practical value for a made-in-Ontario municipal management system standard (MSS) for wastewater and stormwater related activities, in addition to the Drinking Water Quality Management System Standard (DWQMS) that is already statutorily required. This research specifically addressed the questions: is there value in a mandatory or voluntary MSS; are there neutral, positive, or negative effects of having an MSS; and what standard is more adequate? Through a focus group method, this research finds evidence in support of and wide recognition of the practical value an MSS in assisting municipalities in meeting their environmental objectives, addressing property damage risks, providing an additional mechanism of public accountability, and improving alignment with the legal structure. It was also apparent that there is no political appetite in the provincial government to embark on a mandated MSS, so the preferred option at this time appears to be a provincially endorsed, voluntary, sector-specific standard for wastewater and for stormwater, which could constitute a catalyst to boost voluntary uptake of MSS by small to medium municipalities (as is already occurring with large municipalities). This standard could be based on a customized variation of the ISO 14001 and DWQMS. HIGHLIGHTS In part as a response to conference papers presented by the author on this research at regional and national conferences, both the Canadian Standard Association (CSA Group) and the Standard Council of Canada (SCC) are in the process of developing a new standard for stormwater water management.; The CSA Group is currently seeking funding for another standard for wastewater management, endorsed by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP), and the Water Environment Association of Ontario (WEAO).;
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title	Value of a made-in-Ontario management system standard for municipal wastewater and stormwater utilities
title_short	Value of a made-in-Ontario management system standard for municipal wastewater and stormwater utilities
title_full	Value of a made-in-Ontario management system standard for municipal wastewater and stormwater utilities
title_fullStr	Value of a made-in-Ontario management system standard for municipal wastewater and stormwater utilities
title_full_unstemmed	Value of a made-in-Ontario management system standard for municipal wastewater and stormwater utilities
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Value of a made-in-Ontario management system standard for municipal wastewater and stormwater utilities

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