Water Quality Standards and Analytical Support
The Water Quality Standards and Analytical Support program provides technical support for the monitoring, assessment and research functions of the bureau; as well as permitting and compliance efforts of the Division. These activities include conducting QA/QC reviews to insure data quality of monitoring programs and projects, the development of water quality standards and criteria as a basis for controlling pollution and to guide the assessment of monitoring results, the management of analytical resources available to the division/department, research into new analytical technologies, sample collection methods and emerging contaminants, and implementation of a health and safety program that meets the needs of staff.
Water Quality Standards and Classifications
Contact: Scott Stoner, Chief, Standards and Analytical Support Section
Water classifications identify the best uses of the waters of the state. Water Quality Standards establish chemical-specific standards that waters must meet in order to fully support these uses.
Analytical Services and Resources
Contact: Jason Fagel, Program Manager, Analytical Services and Resources
The analytical requirements and guidelines for the monitoring programs of the Division and Department are outlined in the Analytical Services Protocol (ASP). Information regarding contract laboratories that provide analytical services to the Division/Department is also available from this program.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control
Contact: RoseAnn Garry, Division of Water Quality Assurance Officer
The management processes and structures for assuring environmental data generated and processed will be of known and acceptable quality are outlined in the Division of Water's Quality Assurance Management Plan. Review of Division of Water Quality Assurance Project Plans and Standard Operating Procedures are conducted by this program.
Division of Water Health and Safety
Contact: Debra Banks, Program Manager
The development of general as well as program/project specific training and other health and safety needs is provided through the DOW Health and Safety Program.
