This document gives general guidelines for organizations seeking to address water-related environmental aspects, environmental impacts, environmental conditions, and the associated risks and opportunities within an environmental management system in accordance with ISO 14001. The document addresses issues for environmental management related to water quantity and quality, such as water withdrawal, efficient use of water, and water discharge, as well as approaches to cope with water-related events such as flooding and droughts. The document considers the interconnections of water with other environmental media and takes a holistic approach to the management of water due to its impacts on ecosystems, ecosystem services, related biodiversity, as well as human life and well-being. This document is applicable to organizations irrespective of their size, type, financial resources, location and sector. It is applicable to all types of water and considers a life cycle perspective.<\/p>\n
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| 2<\/td>\n | undefined <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 8<\/td>\n | Foreword <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 9<\/td>\n | Introduction <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 13<\/td>\n | 1 Scope 2 Normative references 3 Terms and definitions <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 15<\/td>\n | 4 Planning actions 4.1 General 4.2 Understanding the organization and its context related to water 4.2.1 Conduct a water-related review <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 16<\/td>\n | 4.2.2 Review water-related environmental aspects and impacts <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 17<\/td>\n | 4.2.3 Determine risks and opportunities that need to be addressed <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 18<\/td>\n | 4.2.4 Establish a baseline 4.2.5 Manage change <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 19<\/td>\n | 4.3 Determine appropriate actions <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 21<\/td>\n | 5 Taking action 5.1 General <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 23<\/td>\n | 5.2 Environmental objectives <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 24<\/td>\n | 5.3 Support actions 5.4 Operational controls 5.4.1 General 5.4.2 Types of control <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 25<\/td>\n | 5.4.3 Life cycle perspective <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 26<\/td>\n | 5.4.4 Emergency preparedness and response <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 27<\/td>\n | 5.5 Performance action 5.6 Unintended consequences of actions taken <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 28<\/td>\n | 6 Evaluating the effectiveness of actions 6.1 General 6.2 Monitoring, measurement and analysis 6.2.1 General <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 29<\/td>\n | 6.2.2 Indicators of performance <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 30<\/td>\n | 7 Improvement <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 32<\/td>\n | Annex A (informative) Example of a public water utility \u2014 Ames Community Water system <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 36<\/td>\n | Annex B (informative) Example of a dairy cooperative \u2014 Pavitra Dairy Ltd. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 40<\/td>\n | Annex C (informative) Example of a chemical facility \u2014 AB Chemical <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 45<\/td>\n | Annex D (informative) Clarification of concepts <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
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