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Table of Contents
Download AQUATOX here.
- System requirements
- Download AQUATOX, Release 2.2
- Documentation
- Technical Notes
- Ordering Information
System Requirements
Minimum:
- Pentium PC, 133 MHz
- Windows 98, 2000, NT, or XP
- 64 MB RAM
- 30 MB free disk space
Recommended:
- Pentium PC, 1.0GHz or higher
- Windows NT, 2000 or XP
- 256 MB RAM
- 500 MB free disk space
Note to users outside of the USA
Early versions of AQUATOX required the decimal symbol, within Control Panel > Regional Settings > Number be set to a period. AQUATOX was not able to work with the comma as the decimal notation at that time. We resolved that problem in Release 2.1 (and later) of AQUATOX.
If you are a Release 2 user, and you get the following example error messages, check the regional settings to make sure that the decimal notation is not set to a comma:
File predates version 1.03 when attempting to open a study file, or
2.00 is not a valid floating point value when attempting to run a simulation.
Download AQUATOX, Release 2.2
Installation Information
You are downloading an Installshield file. This file includes the AQUATOX model, example studies, and data libraries (8.8 MB). Once the download completes, double-click the file. The file will unzip and be installed on your Windows PC. Please follow the instructions from the Installshield.
If you prefer, you can you can download the AQUATOX program with all of the example and data files that were used in the most recent training workshop. There are many example studies in this download.
AQUATOX Documentation
You will need Adobe Reader to view some of the files on this page. See EPA's PDF page to learn more.
User's Manual
The User's Manual (PDF) (7.5 MB, 180 pp.) guides you through the use and operations of the various model capabilities, describes the model structure, and provides example applications.
Technical Documentation
The Technical Documentation (PDF) (6.4 MB, 210 pp.) presents a detailed description of the model structure and component equations for Release 2.
The Release 2.2 Addendum to the Technical Documentation (PDF) (129 K, 21 pp.) presents a detailed description of the technical enhancements in Release 2.2.
The Release 2.1 Addendum to the Technical Documentation (PDF) (778 K, 32 pp.) presents a detailed description of the technical enhancements in Release 2.1.
AQUATOX Release 2.1 Users' Manual for the Extension to BASINS
The BASINS Extension Users' Manual (PDF) (2.8 MB, 50 pp.) guides you through the use and operation of the new link to the BASINS GIS and watershed modeling system, including the enhancements made in Release 2.1.
Model Validation Reports
Note: these reports are from Release 1 and 1.1. They have not been re-done using the Release 2.2 code, so the model results would be somewhat different. The overall results and conclusions are still valid.
- Nutrient analysis on the Onondaga Lake, New York (PDF) (686 K, 16 pp.)
- Nutrient analysis of the Coralville Reservoir, Iowa (PDF) (461 K, 10 pp.)
- Bioaccumulation of PCBs in Lake Ontario (PDF) (1.9 MB, 38 pp.)
- Download the entire document (PDF) (3.0 MB, 69 pp.)
- Report on the periphyton simulation and validation (PDF) (630 K, 41 pp.)
Technical Notes
- AQUATOX Technical Note 1: A Calibrated Parameter Set for Simulation of Algae in Shallow Rivers (PDF) (19 pp., 1.9 MB)
Ordering Information
You can also order printed copies of the users guide, technical documentation and BASINS extension users manual from the National Service Center for Environmental Publications. Printed copies of the Addendum to the Technical Documentation and updated BASINS Extension Users' Manual, as well as CDs that contain the model software, data, example files, and all the documentation will be available soon.