National Water-Quality Assessment Program - Source Water-Quality Assessments

Fact Sheet 2007-3069
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Abstract

In 2002, the National Water-Quality Assessment (NAWQA) Program of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) implemented Source Water-Quality Assessments (SWQAs) to characterize the quality of selected rivers and aquifers used as a source of supply to community water systems in the United States. These assessments are intended to complement drinking-water monitoring required by Federal, State, and local programs, which focus primarily on post-treatment compliance monitoring.
Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title National Water-Quality Assessment Program - Source Water-Quality Assessments
Series title Fact Sheet
Series number 2007-3069
DOI 10.3133/fs20073069
Edition -
Year Published 2007
Language ENGLISH
Publisher Geological Survey (U.S.)
Contributing office(s) National Water Quality Assessment Program
Description 2 p.
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