Application of Water Quality Testers in Utilities Industry

Overview

The utilities industry encompasses companies and organizations that provide essential services related to infrastructure and public services. These services are critical for the functioning of societies and include the production, distribution, and management of basic amenities such as electricity, water, natural gas, and waste disposal.

Depending on specific features and functions, GAO Tek’s water quality testers are sometimes referred to as water quality testers, aquatic analysers, liquid purity meters, fluid assessment devices, H2O quality monitors, aqua diagnostic tools, aqueous condition sensors, purity gauges, aqueous composition analysers, water examination devices, liquid clarity meters, aquatic health monitors, fluid integrity analysers, hydration assessment tools, and water composition testers.

GAO Tek’s water quality testers have the following applications in utilities Industry:

Drinking Water Treatment Plants:GAO water quality testers are extensively used in drinking water treatment plants to monitor and control the quality of water throughout the treatment process. Parameters such as pH, turbidity, chlorine levels, and microbial contamination are regularly assessed to ensure that the water meets regulatory standards for safe consumption.
Wastewater Treatment Facilities:In GAO’s wastewater treatment plants, water quality testers are employed to assess the effectiveness of treatment processes and ensure that the treated water released into the environment meets environmental regulations. Parameters like biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), and nutrient levels are monitored to prevent pollution and protect ecosystems.
Industrial Water Monitoring:GAO’s various industries require water for their processes, and water quality testers are essential in monitoring and maintaining the quality of water used in industrial applications. This helps prevent contamination, corrosion and ensures compliance with environmental regulations.
Environmental Monitoring:GAO Tek’s water quality testers are used for environmental monitoring in bodies of water near industrial facilities. This includes assessing the impact of industrial discharges on rivers, lakes, and other water sources. Parameters such as heavy metal concentrations, temperature, and dissolved oxygen levels help in evaluating environmental impact.
Distribution System Monitoring:Utilities responsible for distributing water through networks use GAO’s water quality testers to monitor the water’s condition as it travels through pipelines. This helps in identifying potential issues such as contamination, corrosion, or changes in water quality that may affect end-users.
Agricultural Water Management:In the context of utilities providing water for agricultural purposes, GAO water quality testers help ensure that irrigation water meets quality standards. Monitoring parameters like salinity, nutrient levels, and pH helps optimize agricultural practices and crop yield.
Emergency Response:GAO water quality testers are vital in emergency situations, such as natural disasters or industrial accidents that may compromise water quality. Rapid assessment of water parameters allows utilities to take immediate corrective actions and ensure the safety of the water supply

More information on water quality testers and their applications in other industries can be found on this page.

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GAO Tek’s targeted markets are North America, particularly the U.S., Canada.

Complying with Utilities Industry Standards

GAO Tek’s water quality testers comply or help our customers comply with the industry standards such as:

ISO 7027
ISO 10523
ISO 5667-3
ISO 5815-1
ASTM D1252
ASTM D6696
US EPA Method 180.1
US EPA Method 180.2
BS EN 1484
ANSI/AWWA Standard B703

Complying with Government Regulations

GAO Tek’s water quality testers comply or help our customers comply with the U.S. government regulations such as:

Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
Clean Water Act (CWA)
National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR)
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
Ground Water Rule (GWR)
Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR)
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)

GAO Tek’s water quality testers comply or help our clients comply with the Canadian regulations such as:

Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA)
Canadian Water Quality Guidelines (CWQG)
Canadian Drinking Water Quality Standards
Fisheries Act
Provincial and Territorial Regulations
Environmental Protection Acts (Provincial/Territorial)
Municipal Wastewater Effluent Regulations
Drinking Water and Wastewater Facility Operating Regulations (Provincial/Territorial)

Case Studies of Water Quality Testers in Utilities Industry

Water quality testers are sometimes called as aquatic analysers, liquid purity meters, fluid assessment devices, H2O quality monitors, aqua diagnostic tools, aqueous condition sensors, purity gauges, aqueous composition analysers, water examination devices, liquid clarity meters, aquatic health monitors, fluid integrity analysers, hydration assessment tools, and water composition testers.

Here are some practical examples of us water quality testers in utilities industry:

Instances where water utilities in the Northeast Region use water quality testers to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations such as the Clean Water Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act.

Instances where water quality testers are utilized in industries within the Midwest Region to monitor and control the quality of water used in various manufacturing processes.

Instances where water quality testers are utilized in industrial processes in the South Region to monitor and control the quality of water used and discharged.

Studies focus on water quality testing to monitor and manage agricultural runoff, particularly in areas where farming practices may impact water quality.

Instances where utilities in the West Region use water quality testers to monitor water quality within distribution systems, addressing challenges specific to the region’s geography and climate.

Examples of how water quality testing is utilized during drought conditions to manage water resources efficiently and ensure water quality compliance.

A manufacturing facility in Canada utilizes water quality testers to monitor and manage the quality of its industrial wastewater discharges. The data obtained helps the facility comply with environmental regulations and minimize the impact of its operations on local water bodies.

GAO RFID Inc. RFID Hardware, a sister company of GAO Tek Inc., is ranked as a top 10 RFID suppliers in the world. Its RFID, BLE, and IoT products have also been widely used in the utilities Industry.

Utilities Industry | RFID Solutions

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Use of Water Quality Testers with Leading Software and Cloud Services in Utilities Industry

GAO Tek has used or has facilitated its customers to use GAO’s water quality testers with some of the leading software and cloud services in their applications. Examples of such leading software and cloud services include:

Aquarius
AQUARIUS Time-Series
Hydro Server
Wonderware
Ignition
SCADA pack
ArcGIS
QGIS
MapInfo
ENVI
ERDAS IMAGINE
Sentinel Application Platform (SNAP)
QUAL2Kw
CE-QUAL-W2
WASP (Water Quality Analysis Simulation Program)
Ayeka Wavelet
Waterlog H-SCADA
Trimble Unity
MATLAB
R

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Meeting Customers’ Demands

Large Choice of Products

In order to satisfy the diversified needs of their corporate customers, GAO Tek Inc. and its sister company GAO RFID Inc. together offer a wide choice of testing and measurement devices, network products, RFID, BLE, IoT, and drones.

Fast Delivery

To shorten the delivery to our customers, GAO has maintained a large stock of its products and is able to ship overnight within the continental U.S. and Canada from the nearest warehouse.

Local to Our Customers

We are located in both the U.S. and Canada. We travel to customers’ premises if necessary. Hence, we provide a very strong local support to our customers in North America, particularly the U.S., and Canada. Furthermore, we have built partnerships with some integrators, consulting firms, and other service providers in different cities to further strengthen our services. Here are some of the service providers in utilities industry we have worked with to serve our joint customers:

Emerson Electric Co.
Rockwell Automation
Wonderware (Schneider Electric)
Trimble Water
Hach (Danaher Corporation)
Eaton Corporation
OSIsoft
Bentley Systems
Sensus (Xylem)
Itron

GAO Has Many Customers in Utilities Industry

The products from both GAO Tek Inc. and GAO RFID Inc. have been widely used in the utilities industry by many customers, including some leading companies. Here is more information on applications of GAO RFID Inc.’s products in the utilities industry.

Utilities Industry | RFID Solutions

Supply Chain & Logistics Industries | RFID Solutions

Here are some of GAO’s customers in utilities industry: