Drought
This application idea is approved by the EPA.
- Using different data layers to create an analytic tool that helps water utilities plan and make informed decision about drought concerns/issues. Use interactive visuals e.g interfacing with Zillow maps
- Issue a warning or send out advisory information on water conservation to communities that these water utilities serve. Tie in with demographic/population to visual # of effected population
- Effective monitoring of household and industrial use of water. Certain household or communities does not have meters to monitor water use.
EPA Data:
NHDPlus – https://developer.epa.gov/nhdplus/
Envirofact API – https://developer.epa.gov/epa-envirofacts-api/
SDWIS – https://developer.epa.gov/safe-drinking-water-information-system-sdwis/
FRS – https://www.epa.gov/enviro/facility-registry-service-frs
