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Toolkit for Wastewater Utilities
Environmental Management System


Introduction

Welcome to the EMS Toolkit for Wastewater Utilities!  This Toolkit was developed with two audiences in mind: 

  • Utility managers looking to make an informed decision about "why" to implement an EMS based upon the best available information and experiences from other utilities that have successfully implemented; and, 
                                                           
  • Utility managers and staff that have decided to implement an EMS and are looking for state-of-the-art guidance and advice on "how" to implement.  
All of these tools were developed in partnership with U.S. EPA's Office of Wastewater Management as well as wastewater managers and practitioners with experience in EMS implementation to ensure the unique applicability to the operating environment of public wastewater utilities.  For a complete contact list of the managers and practitioners that contributed to the Toolkit, click here. 
 
Toolkit Orientation Video


This video provides an overview of the Toolkit and describes in more detail each tool and its intended audience.  The Toolkit is organized in a sequential format covering the what, why, and how of EMS implementation.  To skip to the most applicable section for your needs, click one of the following questions: 
 
What is an EMS?
Why should I implement an EMS?
How do I implement an EMS?
Where do I find additional EMS resources?
Can I download all tools in one click?
 
 
The documents in this Toolkit were funded by the U.S. EPA Office of Wastewater Management under contract #GS-10F-0337M, task order 1101.  If you have any additional questions about the Toolkit or EMS implementation for wastewater utilities, please contact:
 
Jim Horne
 U.S. EPA - Headquarters
(202) 564-0571
horne.james@epa.gov
Jeff DuTeau
Global Environment & Technology Foundation
(703) 379-2713
jduteau@getf.org  
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