Monitored contaminants in ambient water (core)
Type: Hazard Indicator
Suggested Measures:
- Levels of contaminants monitored under CWA and state regulations and guidelines by type of water body (e.g., surface, recreational, marine) (core)
- Proportion of marine and freshwater recreational waters that fail to meet water quality regulations and guidelines (core)
- Proportion of treated recreational waters that fail to meet state and local standards for free chlorine levels by type of recreational water (swimming pools, water parks, play fountains) (core)
- Number of health-related closure days for marine and freshwater recreational areas (optional)
- Land-use patterns (developmental)
Potential Data Sources:
- EPA:
BEACH Program;
CWA compliance data
[external link]
- USDA
[external link]
- USGS (NAWQA)
[external link]
- States or local jurisdictions: public drinking water utilities; environmental protection and natural resources agencies; pool inspection program
Technical Supplement:
The technical supplement provides specific methods for using the above indicator and measures. It includes definitions, measurement criteria, data sources and surveillance systems, related indicators and limitations. If your agency is using or plans to use EPHIs, the technical supplement will provide you with a consistent method so that your results will be comparable to those of other agencies using the same indicator. To obtain a copy, please contact EPHI Project staff at 770-488-3473.
Point-source discharges into ambient water (core)
Type: Hazard Indicator
Suggested Measures:
- Volume of point-source discharges by type of contaminant (permitted sanitary waste disposal, sewage overflows, unintentional discharges and spills) (core)
- Levels of mercury, dioxin, PCB, other in recreational (fishing) water bodies (developmental)
Potential Data Sources:
- EPA: BEACH Program [external link]
- FDA [external link]
Technical Supplement:
The technical supplement provides specific methods for using the above indicator and measures. It includes definitions, measurement criteria, data sources and surveillance systems, related indicators and limitations. If your agency is using or plans to use EPHIs, the technical supplement will provide you with a consistent method so that your results will be comparable to those of other agencies using the same indicator. To obtain a copy, please contact EPHI Project staff at 770-488-3473.
Contaminants in shellfish and sport and commercial fish (core)
Type: Hazard Indicator
Suggested Measures:
- Levels of fecal coliform and mercury in shellfish beds (core)
- Levels of mercury, dioxin, and PCB in sport and commercial fish (core)
Potential Data Sources:
- FDA
[external link]
- States or local jurisdictions: shellfish and food safety programs in health and natural resources agencies
Technical Supplement:
The technical supplement provides specific methods for using the above indicator and measures. It includes definitions, measurement criteria, data sources and surveillance systems, related indicators and limitations. If your agency is using or plans to use EPHIs, the technical supplement will provide you with a consistent method so that your results will be comparable to those of other agencies using the same indicator. To obtain a copy, please contact EPHI Project staff at 770-488-3473.
Outbreaks attributed to fish and shellfish ingestion (core)
Type: Health Effect Indicator
Suggested Measures:
- Number of outbreaks by source (fish, shellfish) and etiologic agent (biologic, toxic, other) (core)
Potential Data Sources:
- CDC
- States or local jurisdictions: health agencies
Technical Supplement:
The technical supplement provides specific methods for using the above indicator and measures. It includes definitions, measurement criteria, data sources and surveillance systems, related indicators and limitations. If your agency is using or plans to use EPHIs, the technical supplement will provide you with a consistent method so that your results will be comparable to those of other agencies using the same indicator. To obtain a copy, please contact EPHI Project staff at 770-488-3473.
Outbreaks attributed to ambient water contaminants (core)
Type: Health Effect Indicator
Suggested Measures:
- Number of outbreaks by source (freshwater, marine, treated recreational water) and etiologic agent (biologic, toxic, other) (core)
Potential Data Sources:
- CDC
- States or local jurisdictions: health agencies
Technical Supplement:
The technical supplement provides specific methods for using the above indicator and measures. It includes definitions, measurement criteria, data sources and surveillance systems, related indicators and limitations. If your agency is using or plans to use EPHIs, the technical supplement will provide you with a consistent method so that your results will be comparable to those of other agencies using the same indicator. To obtain a copy, please contact EPHI Project staff at 770-488-3473.
Activity restrictions (core)
Type: Intervention Indicator
Suggested Measures:
- Number and type of health-based activity restrictions (core)
- Number of fish consumption advisories (optional)
Potential Data Sources:
- EPA:
BEACH Program
[external link]
- FDA
[external link]
- States or local jurisdictions: shellfish and food safety programs in health, environmental protection, and natural resources agencies, especially those with indicator projects
Technical Supplement:
The technical supplement provides specific methods for using the above indicator and measures. It includes definitions, measurement criteria, data sources and surveillance systems, related indicators and limitations. If your agency is using or plans to use EPHIs, the technical supplement will provide you with a consistent method so that your results will be comparable to those of other agencies using the same indicator. To obtain a copy, please contact EPHI Project staff at 770-488-3473.
Compliance with regulations and guidelines (optional)
Type: Intervention Indicator
Suggested Measures:
- Number of fines for noncompliance with CWA regulations or local guidelines (optional)
Potential Data Sources:
- EPA [external link]
Technical Supplement:
The technical supplement provides specific methods for using the above indicator and measures. It includes definitions, measurement criteria, data sources and surveillance systems, related indicators and limitations. If your agency is using or plans to use EPHIs, the technical supplement will provide you with a consistent method so that your results will be comparable to those of other agencies using the same indicator. To obtain a copy, please contact EPHI Project staff at 770-488-3473.
Public education (optional)
Type: Intervention Indicator
Suggested Measures:
- Public awareness campaigns about health hazards associated with on-lot wastewater treatment systems (optional)
Potential Data Sources:
- States or local jurisdictions: health and environment agencies
Technical Supplement:
The technical supplement provides specific methods for using the above indicator and measures. It includes definitions, measurement criteria, data sources and surveillance systems, related indicators and limitations. If your agency is using or plans to use EPHIs, the technical supplement will provide you with a consistent method so that your results will be comparable to those of other agencies using the same indicator. To obtain a copy, please contact EPHI Project staff at 770-488-3473.
