Internal Auditing for the DWQMS Course Resources
This post provides resources for WCWC’s Internal Auditing for the Drinking Water Quality Management Standard (DWQMS) course.
Supporting Documents
- Internal Auditing Report template
- Internal Audit Summary and Process Audit Checklist
- Continual Improvement Report template
- Audit Program Form
- Audit Criteria Table
- Potential Hazardous Events for Municipal Residential Drinking water Systems to Consider in the DWQMS Risk Assessment
- Drinking Water Quality Management Standard
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Internal Auditing for the Drinking Water Quality Management Standard – CEU: 1.4
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This post provides resources for WCWC’s Drinking Water Quality Management Standard (DWQMS) course.
Supporting Documents
- Ontario’s DWQMS – Pocket Guide
- Potential Hazardous Events for Municipal Residential Drinking Water Systems to Consider in the DWQMS Risk Assessment
- Drinking Water Quality Management Standard
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Drinking Water Quality Management Standard (DWQMS) – CEU: 0.7
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Ontario’s Drinking Water Quality Management Standard (DWQMS) – Pocket Guide
This guide from the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) examines the requirements of the Drinking Water Quality Management Standard (DWQMS), providing a high level overview of the requirements for a municipal residential drinking water system.
Ontario’s Drinking Water Quality Management Standard – Pocket Guide
Remember, this is only a summary. To be clear about your specific legal requirements, you should refer to the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002 (SDWA) and the regulations and other instruments made under that Act.
For more information, please visit www.ontario.ca/drinkingwater or call the ministry’s public Information Centre at 1-800-565-4923.
Copies of this report can be obtained by contacting the Environmental Assessment and Permissions Branch of the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks at mdwlp@ontario.ca.
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Regulatory Resources for Ontario Systems
DWQMS Provincial Workshop Proceedings 2020
DWQMS Provincial Workshop Proceedings 2019
DWQMS Provincial Workshop Proceedings 2018
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Drinking Water Quality Management Standard (DWQMS) Provincial Workshop Proceedings – 2020
The Drinking Water Quality Management (DWQMS) Provincial Workshop is a WCWC course held annually to provide DWQMS representatives with an opportunity to share and discuss their experiences. This forum allows them to share best practices and solutions for challenges encountered during implementation or continued maintenance of a quality management system. The program consists of different facilitators leading sessions on a variety of topics tying into a common theme. The theme for this year’s workshop was ‘Vision 2020’.
DWQMS Workshop Breakout Session Summary – 2020
Workshop Presentations
DWQMS Program Status Update – Vision 2020 facilitated by Christopher Manning & Amanda Boyden.
Continual Improvement: Wastewater & Linear Infrastructure facilitated by Ann Darby & Amanda Boyden.
Applying QMS Principles facilitated by Christopher Manning & Amanda Boyden.
Electronic Records Management facilitated by Janine deBoer.
Best Management Practices facilitated by Brigitte Roth.
What’s New? Ontario Watermain Disinfection Procedure facilitated by Tony Santos.
Asset Management Plans facilitated by Ted Joynt.
Transitions to V2.0 facilitated by Marco Brunato.
Supporting Documents
Request for Early Implementation of the Watermain Disinfection Procedure
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Drinking Water Quality Management Standard – Vision 2020
The Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WCWC) successfully hosted the provincewide live, virtual workshop, Drinking Water Quality Management Standard — Vision 2020, on November 4, 5, 25 and 26.
This workshop was planned for spring 2020, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the decision was made to host two virtual events in support of Drinking Water Quality Management Standard (DWQMS) representatives, utility managers, drinking water operators, regulators and municipal decision makers. One hundred twenty-three participants rotated through interactive breakout sessions to learn about applying QMS principles, change management strategies, records management, best management practices, the Ontario Watermain Disinfection Procedure, asset management, transitions to DWQMS 2.0, and continual improvement to wastewater and linear infrastructure.
This was WCWC’s ninth year hosting this popular workshop, and the virtual format was well received. “Extraordinary job on hosting virtually…I commend all for the great job” noted one participant.
To ensure information sharing, workshop presentations will be available on WCWC’s Drinking Water Resource Library at www.DrinkingWaterResourceLibrary.ca.
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Walkerton Clean Water Centre Hosting Virtual Workshop: Drinking Water Quality Management Standard – Vision 2020
The Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WCWC) is pleased to be hosting a live, virtual workshop, Drinking Water Quality Management Standard – Vision 2020, on two occasions this fall.
This live, virtual workshop will be geared toward Drinking Water Quality Management Standard (DWQMS) representatives, utility managers, drinking water operators, regulators and municipal decision makers. Participants will learn about applying QMS principles, change management strategies, records management, best management practices, the Ontario Watermain Disinfection Procedure, asset management, transitions to DWQMS 2.0, and continual improvement to wastewater and linear infrastructure. As well, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) will provide an update on the DWQMS program.
This will be WCWC’s ninth year hosting this provincial workshop in support of its clients. Feedback from past participants has been excellent. One 2019 participant noted, “…really look forward to the workshop every year. It’s always a great experience and I take so many best management practices back to use.”
Two workshops are scheduled for 2020:
- November 4 & 5, 2020
- November 25 & 26, 2020
The cost to register is $450.00 + HST.
For further information, or to register for this workshop, please visit wcwc.ca/registration or contact us at 866-515-0550 or training@wcwc.ca.
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Asset Management
As part of their financial plan, municipal residential drinking water systems now have an asset management plan. These plans help you to increase your knowledge of your system, prioritize rehabilitation and replacement needs and reduce system downtime lowering the risk to human health.
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Articles, Abstracts & Reports
Asset Management Framework for Forested and Natural Assets
Defining and Scoping Municipal Natural Assets
Leveraging Asset Management Data for Improved Water Infrastructure Planning
Sustainable Municipal Water and Wastewater Management Using System Dynamics
Visioning A State Of Good Repair Program: First Steps And Best Practices
Your Asset Management Committee at Work
Guides
Asset Management: A Best Practices Guide
Asset Management: A Handbook for Small Public Water Systems – STEP Guide Series
Taking Stock of Your Water System: A Simple Asset Inventory for Very Small Drinking Water Systems
Fact Sheets
Asset Management for Local Officials
Building an Asset Management Team
Tools
Information on Check Up Program for Small Systems (CUPSS) Asset Management Tool
International Stormwater BMP Database
Reference Guide for Asset Management Tools
Strategic Asset Management – Benefit Cost Analysis Tool
The Check Up Program for Small Systems (CUPSS)
Your Utility Balance Sheet Part 1: Assets and Part 2: Liabilities, Equity and Ratios
Videos
Condition Assessment and PCCP Pipe: Critical Components of North American Asset Management
Municipal Natural Assets Initiative
SIMPLE – EPA Asset Management Training Material Videos
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Drinking Water Quality Management Standard — Vision 2020 Early Bird Pricing Available
The Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WCWC) is pleased to be hosting provincial workshops, Drinking Water Quality Management Standard — Vision 2020, in two locations this spring:
- April 1 & 2, 2020 in Barrie, Ontario
- April 15 & 16, 2020 in Thunder Bay, Ontario
These workshops will be geared toward Drinking Water Quality Management Standard (DWQMS) representatives, utility managers, drinking water operators, regulators and municipal decision makers. Participants will rotate through highly interactive breakout sessions facilitated by industry experts. This will be WCWC’s ninth year hosting these provincial workshops in support of its clients.
WCWC is offering a 10 per cent early bird discount for registrants. The discounted cost to register is $495.00 + HST. Early bird registration ends February 20, 2020 for the event in Barrie and March 5, 2020 for the event in Thunder Bay.
Participants at a 2019 DWQMS Workshop in Kingston, Ontario
For more information, or to register, please visit wcwc.ca/registration or contact us at 866-515-0550 or training@wcwc.ca.
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Risk Assessment and Emergency Preparedness Course Resources
This post provides resources for WCWC’s Risk Assessment and Emergency Preparedness course.
Supporting Documents
- Emergency Operations Centre Organization Chart
- Emergency Operations Centre Quick Reference Guide
- Emergency Operations Centre Response Goals
- Position Log
- Potential Hazardous Events to Consider for DWQMS Risk Assessment
- Quality Management System Risk Assessment Rating
- Status Report
- My Emergency Management Resources » EOC Forms Library
Videos
- Hackers hold Ontario town hostage
- Lye poisoning attack in Florida shows cybersecurity gaps in water systems
- A new type of river management
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Drinking Water Quality Management Standard (DWQMS) Provincial Workshop Proceedings – 2019
The Drinking Water Quality Management (DWQMS) Provincial Workshop is a WCWC course held annually to provide DWQMS representatives with an opportunity to share and discuss their experiences. This forum allows them to share best practices and solutions for challenges encountered during implementation or continued maintenance of a quality management system. The program consists of different facilitators leading sessions on a variety of topics tying into a common theme. The theme for this year’s workshop was ‘Making the Transition’.
The 2019 program is available for viewing below:
Workshop Presentations
DWQMS Program Status facilitated by Christopher Manning.
Risk Assessment – Thinking Outside the Box facilitated by André Pepin.
Corrective and Preventative Actions facilitated by Janine DeBoer.
Preparing for and Conducting a Transition Audit facilitated by Brigitte Roth.
Best Management Practices facilitated by Christopher Manning.
Emergency Preparedness facilitated by Larry Moore.
Infrastructure Planning facilitated by Ted Joynt.
License Renewals and Leveraging the QMS facilitated by Christopher Manning.
Supporting Documents
Guide to Supporting Information Required for a Municipal Drinking Water License
Pocket Guide: Ontario’s Drinking Water Quality Management Standard
Preparing for and Conducting a Transition Audit – Internal Audit Summary and Checklist
Preparing for and Conducting a Transition Audit – Ishikawa Exercise
Preparing for and Conducting a Transition Audit – DWQMS Element-Based Checklist
Preparing for and Conducting a Transition Audit – DWQMS Process Audit Checksheet
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