Electronic Data Reporting (EDR) process allows Laboratories to upload lab analysis through a custom template in Excel. This minimises manual error during upload and improves upload efficiency.

Let’s get started! 

01/ Finding Guidance

1. Click WATERDATA on the left navigation bar. 
   
2. Click  to enter the Lab Analysis Bulk Upload page.
3. Click View Guidance.
4. In the uploaded PDF file, view a detailed framework for the ZDHC Accepted Laboratories to report the wastewater and sludge test results onto the ZDHC Gateway Wastewater Module using
   a standard data scheme.

02/ Downloading a Custom Template

1. Click WATERDATA on the left navigation bar.
2. Click the Bulk Upload  button to create a custom template.
   
3. Click Custom Template. You will then be directed to a set of questions.Note: The question set will determine the information included in the EDR file at the point of generation. To ensure this information is correct, it is extremely important to answer these questions accurately, reflecting the Supplier you are performing the testing for.
4. Click CHOOSE SUPPLIER and select the correct one, using the search bar.
5. Next, you can select the applicable version of the ZDHC Wastewater guidelines you are testing against. Once selected, click SAVE AND NEXT.

   Note: it is extremely important that the Supplier profile is completed to ensure that the ClearStream Report provides an accurate reflection of their operations. 

6. After making your selection, you will be directed to a set of related questions. Your answers will predetermine the parameters in the Electronic Data Reporting file, to be downloaded at the end.Note: The questions vary based on the version of the ZDHC Wastewater guidelines selected.
7. Click GENERATE EDR to download a tailor-made Electronic Data Report template.