In Brazil, for example, the CONAMA resolution n. 430, which, regulates the chemical, physical and microbiological characteristics of effluents, specify 38 chemical and physico-chemical parameters to be monitored.

And the law n. 2914 from Health Ministry which regulates the quality of potable water, specify 79 chemical and physico-chemical parameters.

But in fact, because of Cost and technical limitations, not all parameters are regularly monitored as should be!(Source:Norma Brasileira de Potabilidade de Água: Análise dos parâmetros agrotóxicos: uma abordagem de avaliação de risco

In Water Analysis, the traditional procedure of manual sampling and transport for laboratory analysis (off-line), with or without preservation, introduces uncertainties in the analytical process such as: representative, the analysis time (making it difficult to identify the temporal variations of the parameter of interest), loss or contamination of the analyte of interest and modifying the environment of the sample.

In this case the Automation offers numerous advantages. The sampling may be automated, with or without preconcentration, and the determination may be done in-situ with in-line sensors or with on-line systems using continuous flow analysis: (Flow Injection Analysis (FIA), Multi Comutation Flow Analysis (MCFA) and Sequential Flow Analysis (SIA)).

The automation of routine analysis and experimental setups in research and development increases productivity, improves data quality, reduces lab process cycle times, or enable experimentation that otherwise would be impossible. And consequently reduces the Cost.

By reducing the human intervention in operating activities the Lab Automation increases the reliability and process safety of laboratory activities.