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Groundwater Ambient Network (GWAN) – Water qualityCoverageThe map below highlights drainage basins where sampling has occurred for this program. Click on map if further drainage basin information is needed.  Program start dateThe first recorded water quality reading was from bore number 287 taken in 1898. However, the first water quality reading for a state government bore was from bore number 13610252 taken on 14 December 1914. Program end dateOngoing Objectives of the programTo identify and establish bores required by the Department of Environment and Resource Management to enable the assessment and management of groundwater to achieve sustainable ecological outcomes. Who is involved?Lead organisationDepartment of Environment and Resource Management Contact details of lead organisation: water.custodian♲derm.qld.gov.au Partner organisationsQueensland Health Forensic and Scientific Services (notional program for sample analysis) List of indicators monitoredBottle A parameters:
Ratios
Calculated results
Other dissolved elements
Scale of programStatewide Brief description of sampling locationsA subset (367 sites) of the groundwater water level network across Queensland is monitored for water quality – this subset is referred to as the Groundwater Ambient Network (GWAN). Frequency of monitoringAnnual Where is the program reported?GWAN is typically used for baseline data for a range of projects, including coal seam gas development and other mining activities. Data is also available on request water.custodian♲derm.qld.gov.au.
Last updated: 21 February 2012 |
— Department of Environment and Resource Management
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