Pollution and Water Quality
According to the United Nations, declining water quality has become a global issue of concern as human populations grow, industrial and agricultural activities expand, and climate change threatens to cause major alterations to the hydrological cycle. Resources available in this sub-theme include manuals describing water quality testing and treatment, reports and assessments of water quality from around the world, methods of maintaining water quality and managing pollution, and other resources that support enabling environments for effective water quality control.
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Nutrient Criteria Technical Guidance Manual: Lakes and Reservoirs
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
This manual details the U.S. EPA's scientific recommendations regarding ambient concentrations of nutrients that protect resource quality and aquatic life. The guidance manual is intended to help the user develop criteria useful for abating cultural eutrophication...Read more
Regional focus:
North America, United StatesUSGS WaterQualityWatch and National Water Quality Assessment (NAWQA) Data Warehouse
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June 9, 2014National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Tap into a network of near real-time water-quality data from over 1,700 surface-water sites in the United States. Data are available for temperature, specific conductance, pH, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, and (or) nitrate depending on the site. Data also are available for discharge.Read more
Regional focus:
United States, North AmericaUSGS National Water Information System (NWIS)
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November 2, 2016U.S. Geological Survey
Provides access to water-resources data collected at over 1.5 million sites in the 50 States and selected other areas. Data are organized by: o Current conditions—sites with real-time or recent surface-water, groundwater, or water-quality data.
o Site information—descriptive site information for...Read more
Regional focus:
North America, United StatesWFWSF
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May 10, 2021Women have a massive role in shaping the sustainability of the fashion industry. The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs’ Providing Opportunities for Women’s Economic Rise (POWER) initiative and U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City in partnership with U.S. Water...Read more
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East Asia and Pacific, North AmericaDon't see what you're looking for? You can search USWP member sites, request a resource, or contact the USWP.