Verification of Technologies Used for the Production of Drinking Water

Verification of Technologies Used for
the Production of Drinking Water in
Canada
Paul Jiapizian
Jim Ferrero
Environment Canada
BNQ Standards Development
16th Canadian National Drinking Water Conference
October 27, 2014
Outline
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Description and benefits of ETV
National projects and initiatives
Drinking water technology verification in Quebec
Harmonization of two verification processes
Development of an ISO standard
Summary
What is Environmental Technology
Verification (ETV)?
Validation of environmental technology performance by
qualified third parties based on test data generated by
protocols or specific requirements
ETV supports the advancement of innovative environmental
technologies in order to meet environmental priorities.
ETV process is a holistic approach and addresses different sectors:
residual waste, wastewater, air pollutants, etc.
Benefits of ETV
ETV is beneficial for
Vendors
(eg. Nelson Enviro.)
Purchasers
Governments
(eg. Toronto street sweepers)
(eg. Green Mining Initiative)
• Enhanced credibility and acceptance of verified environmental
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technologies, both nationally and internationally
Reduced risk for buyers and end users when investing in new and
innovative environmental technologies
Faster and more widespread adoption of technologies to help solve
environmental challenges
Development of performance criteria for innovative technologies with the
engagement of technology experts, industry and government
Canadian ETV Program
• Established in 1997 by Environment Canada
• Technical side of the ETV Program is managed by an independent
third party (Delivery Agent)
– The GLOBE Foundation selected in October 2012 as the Delivery
Agent  Globe Performance Solutions (GPS) mandated by The
GLOBE Foundation to manage the Canadian ETV Program
– Delivery Agent uses a distributed network of qualified independent
verification organizations and technical experts
• Environment Canada
– Responsible for the management of the national program
– Manages Canada’s international ETV activities
– Management oversight of the Delivery Agent (GPS)
National projects and initiatives
• Develop and establish specific protocols in priority sectors to meet
the needs of users and governments
• Discuss with all levels of government (federal, provincial, municipal)
to increase acceptance of ETV in approvals processes and reduce
duplication of technology testing
• Agreement between GPS and the Bureau de normalisation du
Québec (BNQ)
– Harmonization of the verification process of drinking water and
domestic wastewater technologies between EC’s General Verification
Protocol and Quebec’s protocols
– First reciprocity process with a Provincial organization
BNQ: Part of the International
and National Standards System
ISO / IEC
UNITED STATES
ANSI
FRANCE
AFNOR
CGSB
Standardization
(> 200 standards)
CANADA
SCC
CSA
Certification
(> 50 programs)
~ 162 members
ULC
Registration
(> 800 companies)
Drinking water treatment
technology verification in Quebec
• In 2000, the Quebec Government set up a technical committee
made up of engineers from the MDDELCC and MAMOT with the
objective of implementing compulsory verification of the
performance of drinking water treatment technologies.
• In 2003, they developed a verification procedure, latest version is
available on the MDDELCC website (www.mddelcc.gouv.qc.ca).
• In January 2014, the BNQ was mandated by the Quebec
government to administer the approval process for both drinking
water and domestic wastewater technologies.
MDDELCC = Ministère du Développement durable, Environnement et Lutte contre les changements climatiques
MAMOT = Ministère Affaires municipales et Occupation du territoire
Harmonizing the two processes
for verifying treatment technologies
• In order for the two verification processes to be
compatible, the following points were agreed to:
– Quebec technical fact sheets will be valid for three years.
– Quebec will require the verification data to be less than five
years old at the time of submission.
– ETV will use a specific verification protocol based on the
Quebec verification procedure.
– ETV will accept the Quebec process for accreditation of
laboratories as equivalent to the requirements of ISO 17025.
– ETV will require that the analyses report for treatment
technologies be approved by a professional engineer.
The two processes for verifying
drinking water technologies
Development of the specific
protocol for drinking water
ETV Canada Website (http://etvcanada.ca)
On the ETV website…
• Protocols and Procedures
– ETV General Test Protocol
▪ 5) Protocol for Performance Testing of Drinking Water
Treatment Technologies**
** There is a 60 day notification period ending Dec. 1st,
during which time comments may be submitted.
International Working Group
(IWG) on ETV
Established in May 2008
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Signature of Statement of Intent
Objectives
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Establish mutual recognition of ETV Programs among participating
countries
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Jointly develop verification procedures and verify technologies of
common interest
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Investigate development of an international ISO standard for ETV
and accreditation of organizations involved in the program
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Engage stakeholders to facilitate international cooperation
Organize international meetings, workshops and forums in areas of
common interests
Members:
Philippines (current Chair and Secretariat), European Union,
Republic of Korea, Canada
Observers:
USA, Japan, China, Cambodia, Malaysia
‘Verify Once
Accepted Everywhere’
Development of an ISO standard
Approval of New Work Item Proposal –
February 2013
Production of first Committee Draft –
July 2014
Production of first Draft International
Standard – July 2015
Production of Final Draft International
Standard – November 2015
Publication of ISO 14034 – 2016
Summary
Building on the synergies of the Canadian ETV Program
and Quebec’s approval process, this collaborative effort is
intended to:
- Increase national recognition and acceptance of effective
drinking water treatment technologies across Canada;
- Establish a common approach to testing and verifying the
performance of drinking water treatment technologies;
- Improve and streamline the verification process for innovative
drinking water technologies; and
- Facilitate pan-Canadian market access for innovative
technology and solution providers.
Thank you!
Merci!
Annexes
Verification in Quebec
• Quebec has approved more that 50 Technical Fact Sheets for
drinking water treatment technologies:
– 33 for membrane filtration,
– 14 UV disinfection systems,
– 6 other technologies.
• The latest version of Quebec’s verification protocol is September
2014 and is available on the website of the MDDELCC in both
languages at www.mddelcc.gouv.qc.ca.
• The BNQ administrative procedures:
BNQ 9922-200 and BNQ 9922-201 can be found on the BNQ
website (www.bnq.qc.ca) or via the website of the MDDELCC.
Initial Steps in the Development of an ISO-ETV
Standard
• One of the main objectives of the IWG to reach mutual recognition on
ETV
– Increase stakeholders acceptance and credibility of process
– Reduce trade barriers (nationally and internationally)
• Assisted by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC), Canada led the
development of a proposal to develop a new ISO-ETV standard
– Environment Canada has an MOU with SCC since 2008 to provide
guidance and help on the standardization process and the necessary
steps for the development of an ISO standard
– ISO-ETV Standard will define and describe all phases of the ETV
process
– In collaboration with SCC and the IWG, the New Work Item Proposal
(NWIP) was drafted in 2012
– Canadian stakeholders consulted to get support on proposal
Recent Progress
5th IWG Meeting
Stuttgart, Germany
February 2009
2009
2010
6th
AdvanceETV
8th IWG meeting
meeting and
Brussels, Belgium
Conference
May 2012
Brussels, Belgium
October 2009
2011
IWG meeting
and ETV Forum
Manila, Philippines
November 2009
2012
2013
7th IWG meeting
Bilbao, Spain
October 2010
First ISO working group
meeting, Gaborone,
Botswana
June 2013
2014
9th IWG meeting
and ETV Forum,
Seoul, Republic
of Korea
September 2012
International
Mutual
Recognition
of ETV
10th IWG meeting
and 2nd ISO working
group meeting,
Ottawa, Canada
November 2013