Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Watercare Laboratory Services Integration with ESdat

1. What is Watercare Laboratory Services?

Watercare Laboratory Services is one of New Zealand’s largest water, wastewater, and environmental laboratories. It tests drinking water and wastewater for over one-third of the country’s population and operates its largest air quality monitoring and testing facility. It is also a leader in monitoring the state of the environment.

2. What does the integration between Watercare Laboratory Services and ESdat mean?

The integration allows lab results from Watercare Laboratory Services to be directly uploaded into ESdat Environmental Data Management Software. This provides automated data validation, real-time updates, and seamless assignment of lab data to the appropriate projects, streamlining workflows for environmental professionals.

3. What is ESdat LabSync, and how does it work?

LabSync is ESdat’s technology for automating the upload and validation of lab reports. Laboratories send results in ESdat format and LabSync:

• Validates the data against quality checks.

• Flags errors for immediate resolution.

• Automatically assigns data to the relevant project.

4. How does ESdat improve data accuracy?

ESdat validates all incoming data against pre-configured quality checks. Any errors are reported to users and laboratories immediately for correction. ESdat also communicates with the lab to resolve issues on the user’s behalf, ensuring high-quality, error-free datasets.

5. What happens if there are errors in lab reports?

If an error is detected in a lab report:

• ESdat generates a detailed error report and notifies the laboratory.

• Users can review and resolve issues within the platform, such as invalid project IDs.

• Critical issues are escalated to ESdat Support for follow-up.

6. What are the benefits of using ESdat for environmental data management?

• Time Savings: Automated imports eliminate manual data entry.

• Real-Time Updates: Data is updated instantly as new lab results are issued.

• Proactive Alerts: Users receive immediate notifications for exceedances and new lab reports.

• Quality Assurance: Built-in QA tools ensure data accuracy and compliance.

• Visualization Tools: Easily generate tables, graphs, and maps to analyze and share data.

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7. How does ESdat handle sample management?

ESdat automatically assigns sample information, such as sample depths and monitoring locations, using standard industry sample IDs. This ensures data is accurately linked to the correct project and location.

8. How does the integration benefit environmental professionals in New Zealand?

The integration combines Watercare Laboratory Services’ high-quality testing with ESdat’s advanced data management capabilities. This means faster data processing, improved accuracy, compliance reporting, and reduced manual effort for environmental consultants and scientists.

9. What tools and integrations does ESdat support?

ESdat supports integrations with industry-standard tools such as ProUCL, ArcGIS, Surfer, AGS, and Power BI, offering a complete environmental data analysis and reporting solution.

10. How can I start using ESdat with Watercare Laboratory Services?

To start, contact Watercare Laboratory Services and provide them with your ESdat LabSync email. Then, sign up for a free trial of ESdat at www.esdat.net to explore how it can transform your environmental data workflows.

These FAQs are designed to clarify the integration’s benefits and help users understand how to leverage the capabilities of ESdat Environmental Data Management Software.