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

Hach System Improves Efficiency, Productivity For Wastewater Treatment Plant

The City of Columbia faced a challenge at its wastewater treatment plant, where critical operational data was scattered and inaccessible. This lack of a centralized system made it difficult to track trends and share information efficiently between rotating shifts, hindering timely decision-making. To address this, the city partnered with vendor Aquatic Informatics to implement its Hach WIMS (Water Information Management System).

The solution from Aquatic Informatics provided a centralized, real-time digital platform with customizable dashboards that transformed the plant's operations. The result was vastly improved communication and engagement during shift changes, more efficient chemical usage leading to cost savings, and better overall operational awareness. The implementation by Aquatic Informatics empowered staff with timely data and trend analysis, enabling them to make more informed and effective decisions.

City of Columbia

Sarah Hickman

Laboratory Manager