Standard

BS ISO 46001:2019

Water efficiency management systems. Requirements with guidance for use

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What is this ISO 46001 - Water efficiency management systems about?  

ISO 46001 discusses water efficiency management systems.  

ISO 46001 specifies requirements and contains guidance for its use in establishing, implementing, and maintaining a water efficiency management system. ISO 46001 is focused on end-user consumers. 

ISO 46001 is applicable to any organization that wishes to: 

  • Achieve the efficient use of water through the ‘reduce, replace or reuse’ approach 
  • Establish, implement, and maintain water efficiency 
  • Continually improve water efficiency 

ISO 46001 specifies requirements and contains guidance for its use regarding organizational water use. ISO 46001 includes monitoring, measurement, documentation, reporting, design, and procurement practices for equipment, systems, processes, and personnel training that contribute to water efficiency management. 

Who is ISO 46001 - Water efficiency management systems for? 

ISO 46001 on water efficiency management systems is applicable to organizations of all types and sizes that use water.  

Specific users are: 

  • Water management systems  
  • Government bodies  
  • Municipal corporations  

Why should you use ISO 46001 - Water efficiency management systems 

ISO 46001 enables organizations to assess and account for their water use, and to identify, plan and implement measures to achieve water savings through the systematic management of water. Successful implementation depends on commitment from all levels and functions within the organization, especially commitment by top management. 

ISO 46001 specifies water efficiency management system requirements and contains guidance for its use. Using ISO 46001, an organization can develop and implement a water efficiency policy through the establishment of objectives, targets, action plans, monitoring, benchmarking, and review programs. These should take into account any requirements related to significant water use.  

ISO 46001 enables an organization to achieve its relevant policy commitments and act as needed to improve its water management according to the requirements. 

 

Product Details
Descriptors
Consumers
Organizations
Management
Efficiency
Water
ICS Codes
03.100.70 Management systems
13.060.01 Water quality in general
Committee
CB/503
International relationships
Identical to:

ISO 24526

ISBN
978 0 580 90269 7
Publisher
BSI