Loveland-Based Hach Launches New Water Quality Monitoring System
Loveland water analysis company Hach announced September 22 the launch of its EZ sc Series online analyzers, designed to simplify water quality monitoring for municipal and industrial facilities across Northern Colorado and beyond.
The new system represents an upgrade to Hach's existing EZ Series portfolio and addresses growing regulatory demands facing water treatment facilities throughout Larimer and Weld Counties. The analyzers can monitor up to 31 different water quality parameters, including organics, nutrients, trace metals, and inorganics required under federal and state compliance standards.
"Every facility is different, and operators need tools that can adapt to their unique challenges," said Nicole Puhl, VP Product & Strategy at Hach. "With the EZ sc Series, we have created an online analyzer that measures a wide range of parameters and integrates easily into existing systems - all while keeping operations simple."
The launch comes as Northern Colorado municipalities face increasing water quality monitoring requirements. Municipal water systems in Larimer and Weld Counties must comply with both Federal EPA and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment regulations, according to the Colorado Code of Regulations. These requirements include monthly monitoring for microbial contaminants like E. coli, quarterly to annual testing for inorganic and organic chemicals including nitrates and pesticides, and continuous monitoring of disinfection levels.
Recent years have brought additional challenges for local water districts. Several districts in the region have reported instances where sample concentrations exceeded regulatory thresholds, prompting enhanced monitoring and infrastructure upgrades. Implementation of the EPA's Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule has also driven districts to track emerging substances such as PFAS compounds and new pesticide residues.
The new EZ sc Series features guided workflows that walk operators through setup and maintenance procedures, remote alert capabilities for critical updates, and reagent counters designed to prevent equipment downtime. The system includes a 24-language interface and supports both analog and digital outputs for integration with existing treatment plant control systems.
Hach consolidated feature options in the new series, reducing product variants customers must choose from by 80 percent. The analyzers also include a grab sample feature designed to ensure consistency between laboratory and process measurements.
Northern Colorado municipalities including Loveland, Fort Collins, and Greeley currently use a combination of continuous online analyzers and laboratory testing at treatment plants and distribution points. Common equipment includes online chlorine monitors for disinfection compliance, turbidity sensors, and total organic carbon monitors integrated with SCADA systems for remote monitoring and data reporting.
Hach has operated from Loveland since 1978, when the company moved its instrument division and corporate headquarters to the city. The facility houses research and development, engineering, technical training, and manufacturing operations. As an operating company of Veralto Corporation, which became publicly traded in October 2023, Hach continues to maintain its regional headquarters and technical facilities in Loveland.
The company has historically served as a vendor for Colorado water utilities, benefiting from proximity to customers and specialized technical support for municipal applications. Hach's Loveland operations have remained a significant regional employer since establishing operations nearly five decades ago.
Water utilities interested in learning more about the EZ sc Series can visit Hach's website for additional technical specifications and implementation information.