ISO 23417
ISO 23417:2022 is an international standard that sets out the guidelines and technical requirements for urban water reuse systems. As water scarcity continues to rise globally, sustainable water management has become a critical priority. ISO 23417 provides a structured framework for implementing safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible water reuse practices in urban environments.
At Quality Asia Certification, we help organizations implement and certify ISO 23417, ensuring your infrastructure meets global sustainability and compliance standards, particularly those related to water quality, public health, and environmental protection.
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What is ISO 23417?
ISO 23417:2022 – “Guidelines for treated wastewater use for irrigation projects” – provides comprehensive specifications for the planning, design, operation, and maintenance of water reuse systems in urban settings. This includes the collection, treatment, storage, and distribution of reclaimed water for non-potable uses like landscaping, industrial cooling, toilet flushing, and irrigation.
This standard ensures that reclaimed water systems meet performance criteria to protect public health and the environment, aligning with sustainable development goals (SDGs).
Why is ISO 23417 important?
Water reuse is no longer optional—it’s a necessity. ISO 23417:2022 helps governments, municipalities, real estate developers, smart cities, and commercial buildings adopt advanced water recycling solutions that address:
- Rising urban water demand
- Stringent regulatory frameworks
- Water conservation mandates
- Climate change and drought-related risks
By implementing this standard, you demonstrate regulatory foresight, sustainability commitment, and risk management capability
What are the benefits of ISO 23417?
✅ Standardized Processes: Offers guidelines for design, operation, and monitoring of water reuse systems.
✅ Risk Mitigation: Helps in identifying and managing health and environmental risks linked with water reuse.
✅ Global Recognition: Enhances your reputation by adhering to internationally accepted water reuse standards.
✅ Regulatory Compliance: Supports alignment with local and international water and wastewater laws.
✅ Environmental Impact: Reduces dependence on freshwater sources and contributes to ecosystem preservation.
What kind of businesses can benefit from ISO 23417?
Implementing ISO 23417:2022 certification through Quality Asia Certification brings measurable value to your organization:
Cost Savings on Water Bills
➤ Reuse treated water for landscaping, cleaning, or industrial use, reducing operational water costs significantly.
Compliance with Environmental Norms
➤ Ensure alignment with pollution control board mandates and urban development guidelines.
Sustainability Branding
➤ Demonstrate your commitment to ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) goals and attract eco-conscious investors and customers.
Boost Stakeholder Confidence
➤ Reinforce your image as a responsible organization through third-party certified environmental practices.
Enhanced Project Approvals
➤ Speed up real estate and infrastructure project clearances due to proactive environmental compliance.
Future-Readiness
➤ Prepare your business for future droughts and water scarcity issues with resilient water management systems.
Top Tips on making ISO 9001 effective for you.
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Top management commitment while practicing and accomplishing the standard is the key to success.
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Keeping staff informed about the ongoing practices, a well-communicated plan would increase the motivation and zeal of working in them.
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Making sure that the various departments of the organization work as a team for the benefit of the organization and customers as well.
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Review systems, policies, processes, and procedures for a smooth working of QMS.
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Speaking to customers & suppliers while getting feedback & working on improvements.
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Training staff carrying out the internal audits with the opportunity for improvement.
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Celebrate your achievement and use the QualityAsia Assurance Mark on your literature, promotional material, and website.
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Ensure continuous improvement by regularly reviewing and updating your quality management practices.
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Promote a culture of quality by encouraging innovation, accountability, and employee involvement at every level of the organization.
Why QualityAsia?
QualityAsia always vanguard in the auditing and governing of internationally acclaimed standards practices. At QualityAsia, we focus on driving the success of our clients through creating excellence with our trained professional auditors. The content of our service provision, comply with international certification rules defined by the accreditation bodies without burning a hole in your pocket. We will take you through the journey of audits with our best kept audit practices, viz.:
Initial Certification – Stage 1 (Preparatory Phase)
- Thorough documented information review.
- Exchange of information with staff through online or onsite presence.
- Identification of key performances, processes & objectives as per the standard requisites.
- Analysis of facilities, infrastructure, systems and processes in regard with the requested certification scope with a resource allocation review.
Initial Certification – Stage 2 (On-site Audit)
- Measurement, reporting & reviewing the performances against key performances objectives.
- Reviewing the suitability of the system meeting the legal, regulatory & contractual requirements.
- Operational control of processes, internal audits & management reviews while understanding the responsibilities for the policies.
- Conclusion based on prescriptive requirements, policy, performance objectives, staff skill, operations, procedures, internal audits, etc.
Surveillance & Certification Renewal
Drawing out the scrutiny on various aspects of the previously done audits on effectiveness while reviewing the various processes and control of the operations in the QMS and finally going for the recertification.
