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About Water Quality (WQ)

The Water Quality Program provides information and technical assistance for water quality standards, water quality monitoring, information management and data collection in support of environmental and resource management decisions. Our primary services are:

  • Develop Water Quality Standards that serve as the basis for protecting and improving the quality of the States waters.
  • Provide technical assistance and quality assurance oversight in developing monitoring plans for water monitoring projects, including ambient water quality monitoring.
  • Develop and maintain water quality information management systems that provide rapid access to environmental conditions.
  • Report on the status and trends of Alaska's marine and freshwaters.

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