AWWA WQTC62439

This slide presentation outlines information on a laboratory benchmark study done at Water One, Water District No. 1 of Johnson County, Kansas City, Kansas. Objectives for the WaterOne study included:spatial configurationcompared to similar utilities, andlaboratory area (square footage);laboratory equipment;staffing;emergency response; and,Laboratory Information Management Systems(LIMS). Spatial configuration included:a comparison of square footage per milliongallon of water treated; and, selection ofeight utilities that were similar to WaterOne inplant capacity and population served. Laboratories included in spatialconfiguration were:wet chemistry laboratory;organic laboratory;inorganic laboratory;microbiological laboratory;sample receiving area; and,sample preparation area. Components of the Emergency Response Plan included:a survey focusing on any equipment andanalyses created by the utility's EmergencyResponse Plan;nearly all the utilities surveyed are investigatingcertain rapid toxicity testing systems(i.e. Microtox® or Eclox®); and,equipment has been purchasedand staff and space has been dedicated at utilities where these systems and methods are practiced Includes tables, figures.

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Edition:

Vol. - No.

Published:

11/01/2005

Number of Pages:

11

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1 file , 800 KB