From: Pilot implementation of the US EPA interoperable watershed network
Hackensack-Passaic River Watershed | |
A. Drinking Water/Source Water Protection Early Warning “As a water manager, I want to view trends in selected parameters so that I can predict and remediate a water quality issue before it occurs.” | |
B. Water Quality Assessment (for Clean Water Act Integrated Reporting) “As a water quality manager, I want to download continuous monitoring parameter data so that I can compare it to numeric criteria and evaluate if the water is meeting state standards.” | |
Little Miami River Watershed | |
A. Water Safety (Drinking Water and Recreation) optimization: Maximizing output while minimizing cost with a Harmful Algal Bloom focus “As a water manager, I need to detect water quality issues, such as a harmful algal bloom, so that I can alert the public.” | |
B. TMDL Implementation “As a water quality manager, I need to be able to download parameter data for use in running TMDL models. “ |