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Water and Air Monitoring and Reporting
Online User Guide: Environmental Monitoring System Web Reporting (EMS WR)
4.4 Reports
4.4.1 Detailed results report
The Detailed Results Report allows EMS WR users to create a predefined report that displays detailed analytical results and a statistical summary for each parameter in the report.
Detailed Results Report - Criteria page
When you click on the Detailed Results Report button on the main menu, the Detailed Results Report - Criteria page opens:
This page allows you to search the EMS database for detailed results using the search criteria you enter.
This table explains page items:
| Item Text | Item Type | Description | Notes |
| Main Menu | button | returns you to the main menu | You will lose any entered criteria. |
| ... (multi selection symbol) | link - multiple items | opens multi selection list related to that field | For details, see Multi selection lists |
| EMS ID | field | searches based on alphanumeric identifier for an EMS monitoring location | mandatory |
| Region | field | searches based on ministry region | |
| Office Code | field | searches based on ministry office responsible for monitoring location | |
| Establishing Agency | field | searches based on name of agency that established monitoring location | |
| Analyzing Agency | field | searches based on agency that performed sample analysis | |
| Location Type | field | searches based on monitoring location type | For example, 13 = lake or pond |
| Monitoring Group | field | searches for a monitoring group | A monitoring group represents a collection of monitoring locations in EMS. |
| Permit ID | field | searches for number assigned to a permit | Enter only the numeric part of a permit number (e.g. for permit # PA01234 you would enter 1234 in this field). |
| Collection Start Date | field | restricts report to samples with a collection start date on or after this date | mandatory
Use this field to specify the start date when selecting by range. |
| Collection End Date | field | restricts report to samples with a sample collection start date on or before this date | mandatory
Use this field to specify the end date when selecting by range. |
| Specific Month | drop-down list | restricts report to analytical results for the selected month | Use the drop down list to select a specific month. |
| Sample State | field | the type of sample | For example, FW = Fresh Water |
| Sample Descriptor | field | searches based on further description of the sample type | For example, GE = General |
| Collection Method | field | searches based on method used to collect the sample | For example, GRB = Grab |
| Study | field | searches for a study stored in EMS | A study in EMS is the grouping of a collection of samples. |
| Parameter Code | field | searches based on analytical test for which the result is reported | For example 0013 = Temperature
Use this field to restrict search to monitoring locations with analytical results for a specific parameter. |
| Measurement Units | field | searches based on units of reported result | |
| QA Index | field | restricts report to samples with specified QA index | The QA index indicates the level of confidence in result. |
| Data Index | field | restricts search to samples with specified Data index | The Data Index groups the data according to the QA indexes for reporting purposes. |
| Watershed Code | field | searches based on body of water's relationship to its watershed | |
| [globe] | linked image (beside Watershed Code field) | Opens Watershed Dictionary - Standard Watershed Code Query page | For details, see Looking up Watershed Codes |
| Eco Region | field | [currently not functional] | |
| (Order By) Date | field | sorts sample results in the report by sample date | default
You can choose Sample State at the same time to have the report sort results by sample state, then by sample date. If you select neither, the report displays each result by sample state, then by parameter code. |
| (Order By) Sample State | field | Sorts sample information in the report by sample state | You can choose Date at the same time to have the report sort results by sample state, then by sample date. If you select neither, the report displays each result by sample state, then by parameter code. |
| Next | button | opens the Detailed Results Report Confirmation page |
Detailed Results Report Confirmation page
This page tells you how to create and access a Detailed Results Report:
This page allows you to generate a report based on the criteria you entered into the Detailed Results Report - Criteria page.
This table explains page items:
| Item Text | Item Type | Description | Notes |
| main menu | button | opens the Main Menu | Clicking Main Menu (before Generate Report) cancels report generation. |
| Report Name | title | displays the name EMS WR has assigned to your report | |
| Report Format | title | displays the report format | PDF (Portable Document Format) is the only format available for the report. |
| generate report | button | instructs EMS WR to create the report | After clicking this button, you will remain in the same screen. Use the other buttons to move around. |
| criteria | button | opens the Detailed Results Report - Criteria page | Any criteria previously entered will be gone. |
4.4.2 Historical statistics report
The historical statistics report allows EMS WR users to create a predefined report that provides a detailed historical statistical summary for each parameter in the report.
Historical Statistics Report - Criteria page
When you click on the Historical Statistics Report button on the main menu, the Historical Statistics Report - Criteria page opens:
This page allows you to search the EMS database for historical statistics results using the search criteria you enter.
This table explains page items:
| Item Text | Item Type | Description | Notes |
| Main Menu | button | returns you to the Main Menu | You will lose any entered criteria. |
| ... (multi selection symbol) | link - multiple items | opens multi selection list related to that field | For details, see Multi selection lists |
| EMS ID: | field | alphanumeric identifier for an EMS monitoring location | mandatory |
| Region | field | searches based on ministry region | |
| Office Code | field | searches based on ministry office responsible for monitoring location | |
| Establishing Agency | field | searches based on name of agency that established monitoring location | |
| Location Type | field | searches based on monitoring location type | For example, 13 = lake or pond |
| Monitoring Group | field | searches for a monitoring group | A monitoring group represents a collection of monitoring locations in EMS. |
| Permit ID | field | searches for number assigned to a permit | Enter only the numeric part of a permit number (e.g. for permit # PA01234 you would enter 1234 in this field). |
| Collection Start Date | field | restricts report to samples with a collection start date on or after this date | mandatory
Use this field to specify the start date when selecting by range. |
| Collection End Date | field | restricts report to samples with a sample collection start date on or before this date | mandatory
Use this field to specify the end date when selecting by range. |
| Specific Month | drop-down list | restricts report to analytical results for the selected month | Use the drop down list to select a specific month. |
| Sample State | field | the type of sample | For example, FW = Fresh Water |
| Sample Descriptor | field | searches based on further description of the sample type | For example, GE = General |
| Study | field | searches for a study stored in EMS | A study in EMS is the grouping of a collection of samples. |
| Parameter Code | field | searches based on analytical test for which the result is reported | For example 0013 = Temperature
Use this field to restrict search to monitoring locations with analytical results for a specific parameter. |
| QA Index | field | restricts report to samples with specified QA index | The QA index indicates the level of confidence in result. |
| Data Index | field | restricts search to samples with specified Data index | The Data Index groups the data according to the QA indexes for reporting purposes. |
| Watershed Code | field | searches based on body of water's relationship to its watershed | |
| [globe] | linked image (beside Watershed Code field) | Opens Watershed Dictionary - Standard Watershed Code Query page | For details, see Looking up watershed codes |
| Eco Region | field | [currently not functional] | |
| (Order By) Office | checkbox | sorts sample results in the report by office location | default
You can select Location Type at same time to have report sort results both ways. If you select neither, the report displays each result by office location, then by location type. |
| (Order By) Location Type | checkbox | sorts sample information in the report by location type | You can select Office at same time to have report sort results both ways. If you select neither, the report displays each result by office location, then by location type. |
| (Order By) Parameter | checkbox | sorts sample results in the report by parameter code | default
You can select Sample State at same time to have report sort results both ways. If you select neither, the report displays by sample state, parameter, and then the sample collection end date. |
| (Order By) Sample State | checkbox | sorts sample results in the report by sample state | You can select Parameter at same time to have report sort results both ways. If you select neither, the report displays by sample state, parameter, and then the sample collection end date. |
| Next | button | opens the Historical Statistics Report Confirmation page |
Drinking Water Bacteriological Report Confirmation page
This page tells you how to create and access Drinking Water Bacteriological Reports:
This page allows you to generate a report based on the criteria you entered into the Drinking Water Bacteriological Report - Criteria page.
This table explains page items:
| Item Text | Item Type | Description | Notes |
| Main Menu | button | returns you to the Main Menu | Clicking Main Menu (before Generate Report) cancels report generation; also, any entered criteria will be lost. |
| Report Name | title | displays the name EMS WR has assigned to your report | |
| Report Format | title | displays the report format | PDF (Portable Document Format) is the only format available for the report. |
| generate report | button | instructs EMS WR to create the report | After clicking the button, you will remain in the same screen. Use the other buttons to move around. |
| criteria | button | opens the Historical Statistics Report - Criteria page | Any criteria previously entered will be gone. |
4.4.3 Pool/hot tub report
The Pool/Hot Tub report allows EMS WR users to create a predefined report of bacteriological data for pools and hot tubs.
Pool/Hot Tub Report - Criteria page
When you click on the Pool/Hot Tub Report button on the Main Menu, the Pool/Hot Tub Report - Criteria page opens:
This page allows you to search the EMS database for Pool/Hot Tub Bacteriological Results using the search criteria you enter.
This table explains page items:
| Item Text | Item Type | Description | Notes |
| Main Menu | button | returns you to the Main Menu | You will lose any entered criteria. |
| ... (multi selection symbol) | link - multiple items | opens multi selection list related to that field | For details, see Multi selection lists |
| Health Region | drop-down list | restricts report to samples associated with monitoring locations within this health region | mandatory
Use the drop down list to select a specific health region. |
| Monitoring Location | field | searches based on alphanumeric identifier for an EMS monitoring location | |
| Location Type | field | searches based on monitoring location type | restricted to monitoring location types D1 - D8 |
| (Time Period - Date Specified) From | field | restricts report to samples with a collection start date on or after this date | mandatory
Use this field to specify start date when selecting by range. |
| (Time Period - Date Specified) To | field | restricts report to samples with a collection start date on or before this date | mandatory
Use this field to specify end date when selecting by range |
| Next | button | opens the Drinking Water Bacteriological Report Confirmation page |
Pool /Hot Tub Report Confirmation page
This page tells you how to create and access a Pool/Hot Tub Report.
This page allows you to generate a report based on the criteria you entered into the Pool/Hot Tub Report - Criteria page.
This table explains page items:
| Item Text | Item Type | Description | Notes |
| Main Menu | button | returns you to the Main Menu | You will lose any entered criteria. |
| ... (multi selection symbol) | link - multiple items | opens multi selection list related to that field | For details, see Multi selection lists |
| Health Region | drop-down list | restricts report to samples associated with monitoring locations within this health region | mandatory
Use the drop down list to select a specific health region. |
| Monitoring Location | field | searches based on alphanumeric identifier for an EMS monitoring location | |
| Location Type | field | searches based on monitoring location type | restricted to monitoring location types P1-P4 |
| (Time Period - Date Specified) From | field | restricts report to samples with a collection start date on or after this date | mandatory
Use this field to specify start date when selecting by range. |
| (Time Period - Date Specified) To | field | restricts report to samples with a collection start date on or before this date | mandatory
Use this field to specify end date when selecting by range. |
| Next | button | opens the Pool/Hot Tub Report Confirmation page |
4.4.4 List of generated reports
The List of Generated Reports page allows EMS WR users to download the predefined reports they have created.
List of Generated Reports page
When you click on the List of Generated Reports button on the Main Menu, the List of Generated Reports page opens:
This page allows you to see a list of the reports you have generated and their status. This page also allows you to download and view those reports.
This table explains page items:
| Item Text | Item Type | Description | Notes |
| Main Menu | button | returns you to the Main Menu | Clicking Main Menu (before Generate Report) cancels report generation; also, any entered criteria will be lost. |
| Report Name | title | displays the name EMS WR has assigned to your report | |
| Report Format | title | displays the report format | PDF (Portable Document Format) is the only format available for the report. |
| generate report | button | instructs EMS WR to create the report | After clicking the button, you will remain in the same screen. Use the other buttons to move around. |
| Criteria | button | opens the Drinking Water Bacteriological Report - Criteria page | Any criteria previously entered will be gone. |
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