Drinking Water Quality Management System (DWQMS)
Amherstburg Drinking Water Quality Management System Policy Statement
“The Town of Amherstburg is committed to supplying clean, safe drinking water to all of its customers and commits to consistently meeting all applicable legislative and regulatory requirements, and customer needs. The Town of Amherstburg will implement a Quality Management System based on the Drinking Water Quality Management Standard that will be regularly reviewed and continuously improved.”
What is a Quality Management System (QMS)?
A Quality Management System is a series of policies, procedures and documents that outline organizational structure, responsibilities and resources.
What does a QMS have to do with drinking water?
One of the recommendations made by Justice O'Connor in the Walkerton Water Inquiry was to implement a municipal drinking water licensing program.
Under the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002 the implementation of a Drinking Water Quality management Standard is one piece of the new licensing program.
What does this DWQMS mean for me?
There will be no change for the consumer; you will still receive the same high quality, clean and safe water as always.
Having a drinking water quality management system in place will result in:
Greater efficiency and effectiveness;
Accountability and assurance of due diligence;
Identification and mitigation of water quality risks.
What does the DWQMS require?
The DWQMS requires each municipality to address 21 different elements through the creation of an operational plan. These elements cover all aspects of a municipality’s water operations.
The DWQMS must be submitted to the Ministry of the Environment for review and the Canadian General Standards Board for approval and accreditation.
How can I learn more?
You can learn more about the DWQMS by viewing:
Town of Amherstburg Operational Plan
Ministry of the Environment - Drinking Water Quality Management Standard
Or by contacting Antonietta Giofu, Environmental Services Engineer (QMS Representative) at agiofu@amherstburg.ca or 519-736-3664 ext 320