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Data Storage and Data Security
What does Thames Water do?
Thames water is responsible for providing safe and clean water in London and surrounding areas, most
of its water is derived from the river Thames, approximately 80% is sourced from the river and filtered
while the remaining 20% is obtained from other water sources and holes bored for under water
reservoirs. All of which is taken to reservoirs.
What is the regulatory role of Thames Water?
Thames water has been commissioned with the role of the provision of safe clean water, as such a single
rule in particular provides guidance on the contents of tap water (mineral levels, fluorine levels and
other) as well as the amount of water Thames water reservoirs can contain.
How is this role carried out?
Thames water’s employees collect samples of the water, this team of samplers consist of over 100
employees, and the sampled water is transported on land to be tested at a testing facility. This
movement of water allows a simulation of the waters condition as it is transported away from that
region over a period of time.
How does the LIMS at Thames Water enable laboratories to carry out this function?
LIMS tracks the samples via an electronic network owned by the LIMS organization. This system
organizes and makes the sample easily identifiable, this is done by assigning a colour code to each
sample according to its molecular contents. From the passage provided clean and portable water bottles
are assigned a blue cap, whereas samples that have tested for Sulphur are given a yellow cap (silver for
lead Pb2+) and others are similarly colour coded. By doing this the samples are easily identifiable as long
as the colour correspondent is known.
How are Reports compiled and communicated to customers?
All reports and information are recorded on an electronic computerised system that is used to give the
appropriate information to customers when needed.
How is security maintained?
All information related to Thames water and its procedures are made into detailed records and then
uploaded to the LIMS network for safe keeping. Constant surveillance is maintained via the CCTV
cameras that are strategically placed to get full coverage of site activates. Access to the facilities are
restricted only employees are able to access the doors and enter the facilities.
How does the report affect the responsibilities of the actions of Thames Water?
Under government regulations and procedures Thames Water must provide safe water, as such these
report reflect the performance of the water filtration system. Reports compiled by Thames water identify
where they are performing to standards and where they are underperforming, allowing them to adjust
their regulatory actions in order to meet the government standards for water cleansing.
As an alternative and to address the pass criteria:
Data Storage and Data Security
What does Thames Water do?
Thames water is responsible for providing safe and clean water in London and surrounding areas, most
of its water is derived from the river Thames, approximately 80% is sourced from the river and filtered
while the remaining 20% is obtained from other water sources and holes bored for under water
reservoirs. All of which is taken to reservoirs.
What is the regulatory role of Thames Water?
Thames water has been commissioned with the role of the provision of safe clean water, as such a single
rule in particular provides guidance on the contents of tap water (mineral levels, fluorine levels and
other) as well as the amount of water Thames water reservoirs can contain.
How is this role carried out?
Thames water’s employees collect samples of the water, this team of samplers consist of over 100
employees, and the sampled water is transported on land to be tested at a testing facility. This
movement of water allows a simulation of the waters condition as it is transported away from that
region over a period of time.
How does the LIMS at Thames Water enable laboratories to carry out this function?
LIMS tracks the samples via an electronic network owned by the LIMS organization. This system
organizes and makes the sample easily identifiable, this is done by assigning a colour code to each
sample according to its molecular contents. From the passage provided clean and portable water bottles
are assigned a blue cap, whereas samples that have tested for Sulphur are given a yellow cap (silver for
lead Pb2+) and others are similarly colour coded. By doing this the samples are easily identifiable as long
as the colour correspondent is known.
How are Reports compiled and communicated to customers?
All reports and information are recorded on an electronic computerised system that is used to give the
appropriate information to customers when needed.
How is security maintained?
All information related to Thames water and its procedures are made into detailed records and then
uploaded to the LIMS network for safe keeping. Constant surveillance is maintained via the CCTV
cameras that are strategically placed to get full coverage of site activates. Access to the facilities are
restricted only employees are able to access the doors and enter the facilities.
How does the report affect the responsibilities of the actions of Thames Water?
Under government regulations and procedures Thames Water must provide safe water, as such these
report reflect the performance of the water filtration system. Reports compiled by Thames water identify
where they are performing to standards and where they are underperforming, allowing them to adjust
their regulatory actions in order to meet the government standards for water cleansing.
As an alternative and to address the pass criteria:
