WEBINAR

DATA TO DECISIONS: Manatee County’s Creative Solutions for Water Utility Efficiency and Compliance

Managing compliance reporting and operational data doesn’t have to be a drain on time and accuracy. In this webinar, hear how Manatee County Utilities transformed manual, spreadsheet-driven workflows into streamlined, scalable reporting using modern tools like Hach WIMS.

March 03, 2026

4:00 PM UTC

30 minutes

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March 3, 2026

11:00 AM ET / 10:00 AM CT / 8:00 AM PT / 4:00 PM GMT

Duration: 1/2 hour

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Summary

Managing compliance reporting and operational data is a persistent challenge for water utilities. Static spreadsheets, redundant workflows, and recurring requests for multi-year summaries often lead to inefficiencies and errors. In this webinar, Manatee County Utilities shares its journey to overcome these obstacles and streamline operations using modern tools.

Through a conversational discussion, you’ll learn how Manatee County leveraged Hach WIMS to replace manual processes with adaptive reporting solutions. Discover how custom data entry forms and spread report designs improved flexibility, reduced redundant work, and enabled accurate, scalable compliance reporting. This session will provide practical insights into transforming data management from a time-consuming task into a strategic advantage.

Key Takeaways:

- Common challenges utilities face compliance reporting and data management.
- How Manatee County implemented WIMS to simplify workflows and improve accuracy.
- Practical examples of adaptive reporting and custom data entry forms.
- Strategies for building scalable solutions for long-term data requests and regulatory compliance.

Speakers

Jake Mickelson

Water Specialist and Account Manager

Aquatic Informatics

Jake partners with utilities across North America to modernize their water data management strategies. With years of experience in regulatory reporting, plant optimization, and environmental data automation, he helps utilities turn data into defensible, decision-ready information that drives measurable results.

Kevin Doorman

CHIEF OPERATOR OF THE SWWRF

Manatee County Utilities

As the Lead Wastewater Operator for the Manatee County Utilities Division, Kevin has spent seven years integrating technical expertise, operational leadership, and public administration principles to support effective water utility management. His work emphasizes system functionality, user support, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement of operational efficiency across the organization.

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