Water Management is increasingly important with rising water costs and health and environmental regulation. Robust and systematic management helps future proof your business through reducing your costs and your regulatory, environmental and health risks. At KASA Consulting, we understand the complex and varied challenges associated with water management, whether it is drinking water, general use water, waste water, drainage water, or surface water bodies. Our experienced consultants provide a tailored range of services to help meet your regulatory, verification, documentation, reporting or business efficiency requirements. For more information please see attached CAPABILITY STATEMENT
KASA Consulting has extensive experience in undertaking water audits, the preparation of water efficiency management plans (WEMPS), and specialist skills such as data logging, load profiling and leak detection. Follow the link HERE to see a full range of water efficiency and water management services offered by KASA Consulting. Download the free brochure for WaterProof – the water use investigators WaterProof services here:
Water and energy costs keep rising; our WaterProof services generally identify cost effective ways of reducing water bills by over 20%. By reducing water use, you also save energy costs (through heating less water) and sewerage discharge costs (nearly 1½ times your water usage cost). Our WaterProof range of services include: Water Forensics – analysis of historic and current water use patterns.
leakage detection;
continuous system monitoring;
and system inefficiencies.
Water Efficiency Inspection – examination of points of water use.
cost-effective hardware replacements;
maintenance needs;
and inventory of water using hardware.
Waterwise Water Audit – Water Corporation-endorsed audit.
quantify water usage across a site;
input to Water Efficiency Management Plans (WEMPs).
Water Charges Analysis – examine opportunities for reduced costs.
sewerage discharge costs;
and meter charges.
Training – raise staff and contractor awareness.
ongoing monitoring;
behaviour change;
and continuous improvement.
Water and Wastewater Management
Drinking water supply and wastewater treatment are variously regulated in WA by the Economic Regulation Authority (ERA), Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER), and Department of Health (DoH). KASA Consulting can provide advice and help you meet regulatory and other requirements associated with your water and wastewater management.
Water and Wastewater System Auditing
Regulatory compliance with ERA licence conditions
Compliance with Australian Drinking Water Quality Guidelines (ADWG)
Regulatory compliance with DWER/EPA Conditions
Compliance with Management Plans (including Drinking Water Quality Management Plans (DWQMPs), and Systems
Undertake independent audits
Drinking Water Quality and Wastewater Management Plans
Develop Nutrient and Irrigation Management Plans (NIMPs)
Develop Environmental Improvement Plans
Develop supporting documentation and processes
Reporting
Annual Environmental Reporting (AER) to DWER
Annual Audit Compliance Reporting (AACR) to DWER
Drinking Water Quality Management
Drinking water supplies, such as for small communities, mine sites and exploration camps providing drinking water are obliged to comply with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG). The Department of Health requires ADWG-compliant Drinking Water Quality Management Plans (DWQMPs) and system compliance and reporting processes. KASA can assist your organisation in these areas.
Planning
Drinking Water Quality Management Plans (DWQMPs)
Documentation of procedures and manuals
System risk assessment and management
Monitoring
Sampling and monitoring program development and documentation
Site monitoring and sample collection
Monitoring equipment, rental and supply
Laboratory selection and liaison
Auditing and Reporting
Auditing of compliance with DWQMPs and the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines
Quarterly and Annual Reports to the Department of Health
Review of system performance
Water Management Planning
Water Management Plans may be required to protect sensitive environments or to manage operational or construction water or treated wastewater flow, such as stormwater and discharge flow. KASA Consulting can provide assistance with developing plans, such as Nutrient and Irrigation Management Plans (NIMPs), to meet regulatory requirements. KASA Consulting can also conduct audits to verify compliance of your business or contractors with water management plans or associated compliance conditions. For all enquiries relating to Water Management please contact Paul Richards on 0400 702 338 or email at paulr@kasaconsulting.com.au