Laboratory Data Entry System (LDES)
This system is used to transmit environmental monitoring data from facilities and laboratories to the Department of Natural Resources. The system will then route the data to the appropriate databases in the Department. See diagram below.
This data system was developed in order to:
- Reduce data entry and key punch errors
- Reduce workload for Labs/Facilities/DNR
- Update and Streamline Processes
- Allow easier access to data by DNR Staff
In addition, key features of this system include:
- Allow Labs/Facilities to submit electronic results
- Ability to store additional information
- Warehousing the data in one database
In order for the Department to accept electronic data from a submitting facility or laboratory, there are a number of things that need to be done. They include:
- Create a file format that can be read by the Department [more].
- Obtain a user ID from the Wisconsin Web Access Management System (WAMS) [more].
- Supply the Department with your user ID and other basic information [more].
- Register on the Switchboard and request access to PWS Lab [more].
The Public Drinking Water program has two ways to electronically submit laboratory data. One is by a file drop on a web page as descibe in these pages or by a web data entry form. The web data entry form is now available to input public drinking water results. Click here for more information on entering sample data directly via the web.
The Bureau of Watershed has been working on electronically reporting
wastewater compliance monitoring data. For more information see:
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/water/wm/ww/wwedmr.htm.
National Data Standard
EPA along with State and Tribal organizations are working on national standards for environmental data. This activity is lead by the Environmental Data Standards Council (EDSC)[Exit DNR].
For more information contact Ron Arneson at Ronald.Arneson@wisconsin.gov or 608-221-6322.
* SWIMS stands for Surface Water Integrated Monitoring Systems.
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