SQIDEP FAQ

SQIDEP Myth: The Protocol is Open to Conflicts of Interest Myth Claim: SQIDEP assessment is open to conflicts of interest that reduce the credibility of its independent testing × Dismiss this alert. Several key points of difference establish SQIDEP as a truly independent protocol. Representing the quality and robust nature of the process, there are […]

SQIDEP Myth: 15 Rainfall Events Is Not Enough To Be Statistically Robust Myth Claim: During SQIDEP assessment, the number of rainfall events required is not enough to be statistically significant to verify device performance × Dismiss this alert. SQIDEP requires at least 15 events spread across a full seasonal range (ie. Summer, Autumn, Winter and

SQIDEP Myth: There Is No Requirement To Measure Dissolved Nitrogen Myth Claim: During SQIDEP assessment, specific pollutants, such as nitrogen, do not need to be measured. × Dismiss this alert. SQIDEP does not require testing for any specific pollutants. It is a robust, repeatable methodology to collect samples to test for ANY desired stormwater pollutant

SQIDEP Myth: Rainfall Events Do Not Need To Be Sequential Myth Claim: During SQIDEP assessment, rainfall events do not need to be sequential and can be cherry picked to favourably show performance × Dismiss this alert. Sequential events are not specifically required by SQIDEP, and the background to this flexibility is based on three practical

SQIDEP Myth: Rainfall Events Can Be Cherry Picked Myth Claim: During SQIDEP assessment, rainfall events can be chosen to only show the most favourable × Dismiss this alert. SQIDEP is a robust, repeatable framework that is supported by a process that involves two independent evaluators, backing from leading industry-body Stormwater Australia, and follows key checks

SQIDEP Myth: Maintenance Is Not Recorded During the SQIDEP Testing Phase Myth Claim: Maintenance to stormwater devices does not need to be recorded as part of the SQIDEP protocol × Dismiss this alert. Maintenance is recorded. SQIDEP (V1.3 5.2.f) clearly states that “Discussion of all/any maintenance activities performed on the treatment measure including, nature, interval,

SQIDEP Myth: SQIDEP Is An Inferior Process Compared to USA Protocols Myth Claim: SQIDEP does not adequately assess the performance of devices compared to overseas testing protocols × Dismiss this alert. SQIDEP is a framework established by Stormwater Australia – providing an industry-formulated, independent evaluation process for verifying the performance of devices and technologies for

SQIDEP Myth: Hydraulics & Treatment Flowrates Are Not Part of the Assessment Myth Claim: Hydraulic and treatment flowrates are not reported in SQIDEP’s assessment process. × Dismiss this alert. This claim is incorrect and hydraulics & treatment flowrates are key criteria in SQIDEP’s assessment requirements. SQIDEP (Page 32, Table 3 — Minimum data and qualifying

SQIDEP Myth: Test Sites Can be Selected to Favour Device Performance Myth Claim: You can skew the SQIDEP results by putting the test site in an area that heavily favours the performance of the device. × Dismiss this alert. Following SQIDEP’s 5.2 Framework for Reporting, you must submit catchment characteristics including grade & land use

SQIDEP Myth: Heavy Metals Are Not Evaluated Myth Claim: SQIDEP does not test for metals. × Dismiss this alert. SQIDEP provides a robust repeatable methodology to test for most pollutants. It was designed to allow for emerging pollutants as they became known and give flexibility if only one pollutant claim was desired. Any pollutant can