Drinking water regulations have placed an increased emphasis on monitoring and maintaining drinking water quality from the point-of-entry, through the distribution system and to the end user.  Distribution system water quality encompasses monitoring and control of chemical, microbiological, and physical parameters that can affect safety or aesthetic quality of water.  Municipal water system aim to operate efficiently and safely while providing water that is protective of public health and fosters customer satisfaction and public trust in the quality of drinking water.

Online monitors or offline analyzers can be used to obtain real-time high frequency data on inorganic and trace metal contaminants affecting the quality of drinking water; helping to ensure a finished product that is safe for public consumption and in compliance with regulatory requirements.