U.S.
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Open-File Report 03-490
Version 1.10, September 2004
Surface-Water Quality-Assurance Plan for the Washington District,
U.S. Geological Survey, Water Resources Discipline
By David L. Kresch and Stewart A. Tomlinson
ABSTRACT
This Surface-Water Quality-Assurance Plan
documents the standards, policies, and procedures
used by the U.S. Geological Survey's Washington
District, Water Resources Discipline office, also
known as the Washington Water Science Center,
for activities related to the collection, processing,
storage, analysis, and publication of surface-water
data. This plan serves as a guide to all District
personnel involved in surface-water data activities,
and changes as the needs and requirements of the
District and Discipline change. Regular updates to
this Plan represent an integral part of the qualityassurance
process. In the Washington District,
direct oversight and responsibility by the
hydrographer(s) assigned to a surface-water
station, combined with team approaches in all
work efforts, assure high-quality data, analyses,
reviews, and reports for cooperating agencies and
the public.
CONTENTS
Abstract
Introduction
Collection of Surface-Water Data
Processing and Analysis of Surface-Water Data
Publication and Review of Surface-Water Data Reports
Safety
Training
Summary
References Cited
Appendix A. Office of Surface Water and Water Resources Discipline memorandums cited
Appendix B. Washington District note sheets for recording surface-water data
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Send questions or comments about this report to the author, D.L. Kresch, (253) 428-3600 ext. 2611.
For more information about USGS activities in Washington, visit the USGS Washington District home page.
