Case Study: City of Columbia improves wastewater plant efficiency with Aquatic Informatics WIMS

City of Columbia improves wastewater efficiency with Aquatic Informatics and 1,500+ WIMS systems

The City of Columbia faced a challenge with disorganized and inaccessible data at its wastewater treatment plant, using outdated software and Excel spreadsheets. This chaotic situation hindered timely operational decisions. To address this, the city worked with vendor Aquatic Informatics to implement the Hach WIMS (Water Information Management System) to centralize data and create accessible dashboards.

Aquatic Informatics' WIMS solution provided a real-time digital system that integrated data collection and created customizable dashboards and reports. This improved communication, collaboration, and employee engagement for the City of Columbia. The measurable impacts included more efficient chemical use, leading to cost savings on bleach and sodium bisulfite, and the ability for staff to quickly identify and address issues through data trends.

City of Columbia