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Online User Guide: Environmental Monitoring System Web Reporting (EMS WR)

3.1 Signing on to EMS WR

This section explains how to gain access to EMS WR. All users will need to know the information covered in this section.

3.1.1 Usernames and passwords

Because EMS WR is a secure system, you must have a username and password to enter it. A username is your identity when you use EMS WR. For example, Jane Smith's EMS WR username might be "jsmith". Your password allows the system to confirm your identity.

B.C. Government employees, health authority staff, and water purveyors should contact the EMS Helpdesk to request a username and password:

You must provide information specific to your user group:

  • Government staff
    • name
    • ministry
    • office/region
    • e-mail address
    • phone number

  • Health authority staff
    • name
    • health authority name
    • e-mail address
    • phone number

  • Water purveyors
    • name
    • company/location
    • e-mail address
    • phone number
    • monitoring location(s) EMS ID(s) permitted to view

    Business Need Hint: water purveyors might need to request the creation of a monitoring location/EMS ID. If desired, they can also request that a monitoring location be assigned to a health region. This is required if you are planning to use the DW Bacteriological and Pool/Hot Tub predefined reports. For these requests, contact your nearest Ministry of Environment regional office or the Environmental Quality Branch.

3.1.2 Access levels

EMS WR has two access levels for users:

  • Full: government and health authority employees will usually have access to all aspects of EMS WR
  • Limited: water purveyors are typically limited to information associated with the EMS ID numbers (monitoring locations) that relate to them. If water purveyors attempt to access unauthorized information, they will receive an error message.


3.1.3 Logon

Once you have your EMS WR username and password, you can enter the system. The EMS WR Logon page is on the Internet at:

To reach this page, type the address into your browser's address bar (or simply click on the above address).

Tip: make sure bookmark this address for the next time you want to logon to EMS WR. If you do not know how to create browser bookmarks (called favourites in Internet Explorer), contact your system administrator.

The EMS WR logon page looks like this:

EMS WR logon page


Once the EMS WR logon page opens, follow these steps to enter the system:

1. Type your username into the Username field.

  • If you make a mistake, use BACKSPACE to clear the field, or click the Clear button and the page will reload.


2. Use the mouse or TAB key to move to the Password field.


3. Type in your password.

  • For security, asterisks (***) replace the characters you type into the field.
  • If you make a mistake, use BACKSPACE to clear the field, or click the Clear button and the page will reload.


4. Click the Login button.

  • If your username or password is incorrect or not recognized by the system, you are returned to the login page, which displays an error message.
  • If your username and password are valid, the EMS WR welcome page opens (only part of which is shown here):

EMS WR Welcome page


5. Click on the Enter the EMS Web Reporting System link.

  • The EMS WR Main Menu page opens.

    Tip: for screen images of the Main Menu, see EMS WR Screen-by-Screen Reference.

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3.1.4 Logoff

To log out of the system, click Log Off on the EMS WR menu bar (top left corner - see EMS WR user interface). A screen appears, confirming that you have been logged off the system.

Log Off screen


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