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 configuration compared to similar utilities, and laboratory area (square footage); laboratory equipment; staffing; emergency response; and, Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). Spatial configuration included: a comparison of square footage per million gallon of water treated; and, selection of eight utilities that were similar to WaterOne in plant capacity and population served. Laboratories included in spatial configuration 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 and analyses created by the utility's Emergency Response Plan; nearly all the utilities surveyed are investigating certain rapid toxicity testing systems (i.e. Microtox® or Eclox®); and, equipment has been purchased and staff and space has been dedicated at utilities where these systems and methods are practiced Includes tables, figures.