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Surface Water Ambient Network (SWAN) – 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 dateJanuary 1960 Program end dateOngoing Objectives of the programThe program aims to:
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 analysis of manual samples) List of indicators monitoredManual sampling at all sites: In-situ (on-site) sampling at all sites:
Continuous time series measurements at a subset of sites:
Scale of programStatewide Brief description of sampling locationsThere are a total of 196 Surface Water Ambient Network (SWAN) sites. A spatially balanced approach to SWAN site selection across Queensland is currently implemented. The sites were selected based on end of system, trend analysis and/or reference condition value. Frequency of monitoringSamples are collected at either one, three or four month intervals depending on the site. Where is the program reported?Ambient surface water quality in Queensland: Summary Reports
Last updated: 21 February 2012 |
— Department of Environment and Resource Management
Monitoring and Assessment → Monitoring, Extent, Pressure and Condition → Water quality, water quantity and aquatic ecosystem monitoring → Surface Water Ambient Network (SWAN) – Water quality
