Study plan for Urban stream indicator sites of the National Water-Quality Assessment Program

U.S. Geological Survey, Open-File Report 97-25

by T.J. Lopes and C.V. Price

Table of Contents

Glossary of National Water-Quality Assessment study components

Abstract

Introduction

Distribution of Urban Indicator Sites

Selection of Urban Indicator Sites

Characterizing stream quality in residential/commercial areas

Questions to be answered

Work elements

Locate data sets needed for drainage basin delineation

Select drainage basins

Install streamflow-gaging station

Sample streamflow

Basic Fixed Site sampling strategy

Intensive Fixed Site sampling strategy

Sample bed sediment and tissue

Determining factors affecting stream quality in residential/commercial areas

Questions to be answered

Work elements

Define stormflow characteristics

Compile ancillary data

References cited

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