Case studies: Environmental & Water

WaterOne uses Xybion LIMS to Manage Water Testing

Solution: LIMS

WaterOne

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WaterOne is one of the largest drinking water suppliers in the US Mid-West, supplying potable water to approximately 400,000 people in Johnson County, Kansas.

This case study discusses how WaterOne uses Xybion LIMS (formerly Matrix Gemini LIMS) to track samples and manage test results in its busy environmental laboratory operation.

CHALLENGES

  • WaterOne had an existing system that had been built internally but no longer met the needs of the lab. A new cost effective long term solution was required that integrated with the existing computing infrastructure and enables them to meet regulatory requirements

SOLUTION

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RESULTS

  • WaterOne have a modern LIMS that will change with business needs, operates on the same platform for internal and field based staff giving them audit trails and full chain of custody

WaterOne has a number of sources for water – consisting of 2 river sources and several types of ground well sources. WaterOne is a quasi-municipal agency, with a seven member elected Board of Directors responsible for setting policy and ensuring overall governance of the utility.