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The Hampton Shaler Water Authority (HSWA) is responsible for providing potable drinking water to over 26,000 customers across several townships in Pennsylvania. HSWA operates a comprehensive water distribution system that includes 12 wells along the Allegheny River, a water treatment plant, and 11 storage tanks with a combined capacity of 10.7 million gallons. As part of its operations, HSWA must ensure accurate disinfection of water with chlorine and comply with the EPA’s strict regulatory requirements for minimum daily chlorine levels.
Previously, HSWA relied on a Hach Cl17 system to monitor chlorine levels at the final point of water treatment before distribution to booster and storage tanks. However, this system presented significant challenges, including high maintenance requirements and labor-intensive reporting processes for EPA compliance. The authority needed a reliable, low-maintenance solution to ensure consistent chlorine measurement and streamline data reporting.
Solution
To address these challenges, HSWA installed the Kuntze Krypton® Multi Cl2/pH system paired with Cloud Connect for real-time data monitoring and automated reporting. The Krypton® Multi features advanced bare sensor technology with automatic sensor cleaning, which significantly reduces maintenance requirements. This eliminates the need for regular manual cleaning and stabilizes measurement performance, providing highly accurate chlorine readings.
The integration of Cloud Connect enhances the system’s capabilities by providing real-time data access and diagnostics. With Cloud Connect’s reporting feature, HSWA can automatically generate and receive EPA-compliant monthly reports, eliminating the need for manual data processing and filtering. This not only saves time but also ensures the accuracy and reliability of reported data.
The implementation of the Kuntze Krypton® Multi and Cloud Connect system has transformed HSWA’s chlorine monitoring and reporting process. Maintenance requirements have been drastically reduced, as the Krypton® Multi’s automated sensor cleaning eliminates the need for bi-weekly manual interventions. This saves approximately 3 hours of maintenance time per system each month, equating to significant labor cost savings over the year. Additionally, the authority no longer incurs $900 annually on chemicals and tubing for the old system.
Real-time data access and diagnostics through Cloud Connect provide confidence in the accuracy of chlorine measurements, allowing HSWA to meet EPA regulations with ease. The automated reporting feature has streamlined regulatory compliance, saving additional labor time and ensuring timely submissions. Overall, the Kuntze solution has improved operational efficiency, reduced costs, and provided peace of mind for the Hampton Shaler Water Authority.
About Hampton Shaler Water Authority
The Hampton Shaler Water Authority (HSWA) was formed in 2012 through the merger of the Shaler Water Department and the Hampton Township Municipal Authority. Serving over 26,000 customers across Pennsylvania, HSWA produces 97% of its water at the Shaler Water Treatment Plant, drawing from 12 high-quality wells along the Allegheny River. The authority’s distribution system includes 349 miles of water mainlines, 11 storage tanks, and 1,745 fire hydrants. Dedicated to providing clean and safe drinking water, HSWA prioritizes efficiency, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction in all aspects of its operations.
Challenge
The existing Hach Cl17 system was not meeting HSWA’s needs. The system required frequent manual intervention, with maintenance tasks needed every two weeks to stabilize measurements. Each maintenance session involved comparing measurements with a handheld device, which often took over an hour. Furthermore, the authority was required to report the minimum daily chlorine levels for the entire month to the EPA. Extracting and processing this data from their PLC system was time-consuming, requiring an additional hour per system to filter and validate the data.
HSWA needed a solution that could: