Case Study: Kemio for Measuring Chlorine Dioxide & Chlorite at Water Treatment Plant of Abilene

Background

The City of Abilene’s Environmental Laboratory, supervised by Mike Michaud, the Lead Technical Director and Deputy Quality Control Manager, is responsible for conducting chemical analyses to support water and wastewater treatment processes. Their laboratory has been an integral part of the city since 1992, focusing on process control and compliance monitoring to ensure optimal performance and adherence to regulatory standards.

Challenge Faced

Prior to working with Palintest, the laboratory utilized an amperometric titrator for testing chlorite, a time-consuming process that took approximately two hours per analysis. It was challenging to achieve efficient and timely monitoring of water quality parameters.

 Solution Provided

Palintest provided the City of Abilene’s Environmental Laboratory with the Kemio technology, an innovative water testing solution designed to determine the levels of chlorine dioxide and chlorite in water. This technology offers accurate and reliable results in a simple and user-friendly format. The solution provided by Palintest was convenient due to its cooperation and quick customer service support, the reliability and durability of the product, and its time to result compared to the previous solution.

Impact on the Business

The time savings achieved through the use of Kemio are significant, with results being obtained in around just three minutes, compared to the previous two-hour timeframe. This improvement in efficiency has enabled faster response times, making it convenient for the operators. Additionally, as Kemio is an EPA-approved method, it ensures compliance with regulatory requirements to be used for monitoring the water plant.

Experience Working with Palintest

The City of Abilene’s Environmental Laboratory has had a good experience working with the Palintest team. The responsive customer support helped in resolving any issues promptly and ensuring smooth operations. Moreover, Palintest’s continuous supply of reagents has been important in meeting ongoing testing requirements, with reagents typically delivered within 2-3 weeks.