Dataset Overview
Sampling occurs on a monthly basis between April and November. The variables collected are Ammonia (as N), Apparent Color, Chloride, Chlorophyll a, Fecal Coliform, Total Coliform, Dissolved Oxygen, Nitrate/Nitrite (as N), Total Nitrogen (as N), Total Dissolved Nitrogen (as N), Dissolved Organic Carbon, Total Organic Carbon, pH, Total Phosphorus (as P), Total Dissolved Phosphorus (as P), Photic Zone Depth, Total Phytoplankton, Secchi Disk, Silica, Total Suspended Solids, Soluble Reactive Phosphorus (as P), Specific Conductance, Temperature, Turbidity and Total Plankton.
- Purpose
The objectives of these efforts are to monitor the drinking water supply in NYCDEP reservoirs and guide operational changes in routing or water supply intake depth.
- Data Collection Status
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Data collection for this dataset is ongoing
- Start date
1987-01-01
- Data Availability
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Data are available upon request
- Preferred Citation
Bader, A. (Ongoing) Monthly Reservoir Sampling. NYCDEP.
- Update Frequency
As needed
- Maintenance Plan
Not provided
- Links
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No links available for this dataset
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