With Good Flow Data: Greater control Decisions grounded in facts Needs clearly prioritized Remove the risk from planning

The Long, Painful Journey To Collect Good Flow Data

THE STAGES OF FLOW DATA COLLECTION In-House Monitoring Program

STAGE 1: PURCHASE MONITORING EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT PURCHASE Determine requirements Research meter options Sensors Loggers Power Telemetry Software Purchase the CORRECT equipment for your needs Consider purchasing an extended warranty or service agreement Manage inventory storage

LABOR STAGE 2: MANAGE LABOR Hire knowledgeable labor Provide initial & ongoing training Manage payroll Create & maintain benefits package (Insurance, 401k, etc.)

STAGE 3: TOOL NEEDS TOOLS Vehicle Fleet Road safety equipment/gear, barricades CSE equipment; tripods, blowers, gas meters A wide range of power & hand tools Laptops

STAGE 4: OVERSEE PAPERWORK Oversee labor certifications - Confined space, etc. Manage traffic control & permitting Provide liability protection Create & maintain calibration, as-built info

STAGE 5: INSTALL EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION Connect power (battery, A/C, Solar) Program Equipment Install Equipment - Requires 3 staff on site for every confined space entry Calibrate Sensors Program/Install Communications Verify good installation, monitor closely Call Equipment Tech Support Adjust programming due to poor hydraulics Order more equipment due to scope changes, site issues

STAGE 6: ONGOING MAINTENANCE PROGRAM Routine monitoring (daily/weekly) Flag equipment issues Routine visits to collect data Clean sensor, replace batteries (tools needed) Visit sites to troubleshoot (CSE often required, safety equipment needed) Call Equipment Tech Support Swap equipment, repair equipment Send units in for service

STAGE 7: DATA HOUSEKEEPING Devise data management system Integrate data from all sources Review data for integration issues Troubleshoot, adjust integration, downloading Call data integration tech support

IS THERE AN EASIER WAY?

The path of least resistance Meet Hach’s Data Delivery Services (DDS) The path of least resistance

WHAT IS DDS? Highly efficient flow monitoring service tailored to deliver your flow data – in real time – so you can immediately perform analysis. For a fixed monthly fee, Hach Flow provides: All necessary equipment Data transmission Technical support Equipment installation, monitoring and maintenance

THE BENEFITS OF DDS Use state-of-the-art flow monitoring equipment without buying any inventory. All equipment is included in the monthly cost so you don’t have to pay a premium to be on the cutting edge of technology, and you never have to worry about your equipment becoming obsolete.

Get started quickly. THE BENEFITS OF DDS Hach has an extensive supply of loggers and installers that allow us to get your meters installed and sending data in no time.

Receive the data you need, guaranteed. THE BENEFITS OF DDS Receive the data you need, guaranteed. Hach Company monitors the status of all your wirelessly-networked flow meters 24/7 and guarantees a 95% uptime.

Leave repairs to us. THE BENEFITS OF DDS In the event equipment becomes fouled or malfunctions in any way, Hach handles all repair or replacement at no additional cost to you.

Know your flow status anytime, anywhere. THE BENEFITS OF DDS Know your flow status anytime, anywhere. All metered locations can be programmed to send text or email alerts as desired, and alarms can be set for any measurement.

Harness the power of real-time data. THE BENEFITS OF DDS Harness the power of real-time data. Hach DDS includes FSDATA Online Data Manager, a cloud-based software that allows you to view your collection systems’ response to weather events or improvement projects in real-time from any computer with a web browser.

Use DDS for either long- or short-term monitoring. THE BENEFITS OF DDS Use DDS for either long- or short-term monitoring. From ongoing flow data collection to temporary projects like I&I studies, DDS is an economical, ideal solution.

Let DDS empower you with smart data, and leave the rest to us.

Data Delivery Services Right Data. Right Results. Right Now. Talk to a Hach Flow Representative today to build your own DDS program. www.hachflow.com