CDM has partnered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to produce the following EPA publications:
Environmental Management Systems and Asset Management: Tools to Reduce Cost, Manage Risk, and Improve Performance
If you already have an environmental management system (EMS) or asset management program, or are developing one, there are a number of points where your activities can be integrated. This EPA document gives more information about EMS and asset management, as well as an examination of logical connection points. Included are quotes and examples from experienced utility managers, along with great resources for more information. In addition, two case studies review how two wastewater utilities recognized the mutual benefits of their EMS and asset management programs, with one utility integrating their EMS and asset management plans as they were developed and the second realizing the overlap of EMS after developing an asset management program.
Read and download Environmental Management Systems and Asset Management (PDF)
EMS Aspects Identification and Prioritization Workbook
The identification and prioritization of significant environmental aspects and impacts is one of the most important and challenging parts of implementing an EMS. Conducting a sound aspect/impact analysis is critical to implementing a viable EMS, as significant environmental aspects become the primary focal points for the EMS and all subsequent EMS tasks are designed to control, reduce or eliminate your wastewater utility's environmental impact.
The EMS Aspects Identification and Prioritization Workbook was produced to guide users through this important step in the EMS process. Throughout the workbook, you will see step-by-step lessons and exercises, along with the experiences from several wastewater organizations, to make it easier for you to successfully complete your EMS aspects/impacts review.
Visit the EMS Aspects Identification and Prioritization Workbook Web site and download the workbook.