Case Study: Regional Municipality of Durham automates sample tracking and compliance with Aquatic Informatics WaterTrax

Automated Sample Tracking Program Ensures Durham Never Misses a Thing

The Regional Municipality of Durham, responsible for a large water distribution network, faced a highly manual and time-consuming process for tracking its water quality sampling program. Their system relied on printed calendars and spreadsheets, which was prone to human error and made it difficult to manage compliance across multiple sites. Seeking to automate this process, they evaluated options and chose to work with vendor Aquatic Informatics to enhance its WaterTrax Sample Planner module.

Aquatic Informatics implemented a customized solution that automated the entire sampling schedule, generating pre-populated chain of custody forms and labels. The solution provided automated email reminders for upcoming samples and alerts for missed events, seamlessly integrating with the regional lab. This eliminated manual tracking and the worry of human error, saving the sampling group significant time and effort while ensuring compliance.

Regional Municipality of Durham

Tavis Nimmo

Technical Support Division