AWWA DSS93001

An environmental audit offers a water utility an opportunity to recognize and prepare for environmental situations before they become serious problems. A review of the company's operations, policies and procedures with respect to environmental laws and regulations may detect potential problems before injuries to persons or property occur, or cleanup and remediation costs are incurred, or an inspector from the US Environmental Protection Agency shows up at your facility to do their own audit. In addition to providing an opportunity to discover potential environmental problems, the audit can also allow a utility to determine its current level of compliance with the environmental regulations affecting the industry, convey suggested solutions to inefficiencies, and communicate environmental compliance requirements to management personnel. Environmental auditing is an assessment process which measures a facility's performance against government and corporate requirements.