Data Management Support
Data Management Support
The state of the environment is an issue that affects us all. Pollution, deforestation and climate change are severely impacting the air, water and soil we depend on for survival. Air pollution has become widespread due to industrial activities and…
The Problem – Data Management ChallengesLarge-scale contaminated soil investigations generate hundreds, often thousands, of samples. Soil samples are collected from multiple locations, at varying depths, over many days, and by different people. Each sample is then tested for a suite of…
This article looks at the definition of exceedance, explains what exceedance is and how it is measured with examples. Exceedance Word Definition Exceedance is a term used to describe the process of surpassing or exceeding a predefined limit, typically concerning…
Are the national environmental standards good enough in New Zealand? New Zealand is a world leader in environmental standards, with some of the most stringent rules and regulations to protect its natural resources. But what exactly are these standards, and…
A data logger is a data acquisition system that records digital data over time. They typically have sensors that measure various environmental conditions and a data storage device to save the data. Data loggers are used in various applications, such…
The Protection of Environmental Operations Act 1997 (POEO) The Protection of Environmental Operations Act 1997 (POEO Act) was established and administered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). According to this Act, the EPA is responsible for investigating and reporting alleged…
The Australian Environmental Standards (AES) are national environmental quality standards that aim to protect the environment and human health. They are developed and updated by the National Environment Protection Council (NEPC), which comprises representatives from all state and territory governments.…
Recently, there has been an increased focus on the quality of drinking water in schools. This is because many schools have outdated infrastructure, and there have been several instances of lead contamination in school drinking water. As a result, many…
The San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Board staff prepares Environmental Screening Level materials (Water Board). These materials’ information is not meant to establish policy or regulation. ESLs are often not employed at locations covered by the Low-Threat Underground Storage…
What is an environmental data management solution? An environmental data management solution is a comprehensive system for storing, managing and analyzing environmental data. It enables organizations to effectively track and manage their environmental impact, comply with regulations, and make informed…
An environmental data management specialist ensures that an organization’s environmental data is accurately collected, managed, and stored. This can include developing environmental data management systems, overseeing data entry and quality control, and preparing reports on environmental data. An environmental data…
There are many different types of data that can be used in environmental data management. These include numerical data, text data, images, and more. Each type of data has its benefits and drawbacks. Numerical data is easy to analyze and…
ESdat environmental data management software has been used to manage and report on large datasets generated from an investigation of groundwater contamination on an industrial facility in Adelaide.ESdat was used to manage site data and maintain conceptual model and time…
The Protection of the Environment Legislation Amendment Act 2011 (POEO Act) introduces the changes below to improve how pollution incidents are reported and managed. Key changes include: licensees who undertake monitoring as a result of a licence condition publish monitoring…
Environmental data management software is like any other tool. It needs to be updated from time to time to ensure that it works well and does not contain any security vulnerabilities. Generally, installing updates as soon as they are available…
The United Kingdom drinking water standards provide guidelines regarding the desired water properties to protect human health. The drinking water standards were set following the Drinking Water Directive 1998 and other national standards. It is currently regulated under Water Supply…