NJ Ambient Groundwater Quality Monitoring Network, Metals, 2020-2022, Edition 20241119 (Envr_mon_gw_metal)

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Originator:

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), NJ Geological and Water Survey (NJGWS)

Publication_Date: 20241119

Title:

NJ Ambient Groundwater Quality Monitoring Network, Metals, 2020-2022, Edition 20241119 (Envr_mon_gw_metal)

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data

Series_Information:

Series_Name: Digital Geodata Series
Issue_Identification: DGS05-2

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Trenton, NJ
Publisher: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)

Online_Linkage: https://www.nj.gov/dep/njgs/geodata/index.htm

Online_Linkage: https://www.nj.gov/dep/gis

Online_Linkage: https://www.nj.gov/dep/gis/geowebsplash.htm

Online_Linkage: https://gisdata-njdep.opendata.arcgis.com

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Abstract:: This update (2024) includes the trace elements (metals and metalloids) data from the 6th sampling cycle (2020-2022) of the New Jersey Ambient Groundwater Quality Monitoring Network (AGWQMN). Trace elements are inorganic chemicals that generally occur at concentrations less than 1 mg/L in water. Metals and metalloids are classified as trace elements. They occur naturally in ground water but can also be introduced or mobilized by human activity. The trace elements analyzed for in the Ambient Ground Water Quality Monitoring Network include: Arsenic dissolved as As, Barium dissolved as Ba, Beryllium dissolved as Be, Boron dissolved as B, Cadmium dissolved as Cd, Chromium dissolved as Cr, Copper dissolved as Cu, Iron dissolved as Fe, Lead dissolved as Pb, Manganese dissolved as Mn, Nickel dissolved as Ni, Zinc dissolved as Zn, Antimony dissolved as Sb, and Aluminum dissolved as Al, Selenium dissolved as Se, Mercury dissolved as Hg. Samples were analyzed using United States Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Quality Laboratory (NWQL) Schedule 1622, Trace Elements. Concentrations are reported in micrograms per liter, ug/l.
New Jersey's AGWQMN is a cooperative program between the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and United States Geological Survey (USGS). The goals of the current network are to determine the status and trends of shallow groundwater quality as a function of land use related to non-point source pollution in New Jersey. This network consists of 150 monitoring wells screened at the water table. Thirty of these wells were sampled per year on a 5 year cycle from 1999-2013. Beginning with the 4th sampling cycle in 2014, the sampling frequency was changed to once every 3 years (3-year cycle). This layer includes data from sampling cycle 6; samples were collected between 2020 and 2022. The New Jersey Geological and Water Survey (NJGWS) manages the network design, well installation, well maintenance, data interpretation, reporting, and a portion of the well sampling. The NJDEP Bureau of Fresh Water and Biological Monitoring and the United States Geological Survey (USGS) collect the remaining ground-water samples and the USGS National Water Quality Laboratory in Denver, Colorado or their contracted laboratories analyzes them. Chemical and physical parameters analyzed at each well include field parameters such as pH, specific conductance, dissolved oxygen, water temperature and alkalinity, major ions, trace elements (metals), gross-alpha particle activity (radionuclides), volatile organic compounds, nutrients, and pesticides.
Purpose:: The purpose for this file is to spatially represent the groundwater quality results from 6th sampling cycle (2020-2022) of the New Jersey Ambient Groundwater Quality Monitoring Network. Ground-water quality data from the Ambient Ground Water Quality Monitoring Network is collected to increase understanding of water quality as it relates to the geologic character of various aquifers and non-point source impacts from land use.

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Beginning_Date: 20200720
Ending_Date: 20221213

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Progress: Complete
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Theme_Keyword: State of New Jersey
Theme_Keyword: metals
Theme_Keyword: metalloids
Theme_Keyword: trace elements
Theme_Keyword: manganese
Theme_Keyword: nickel
Theme_Keyword: arsenic
Theme_Keyword: boron
Theme_Keyword: iron
Theme_Keyword: lead
Theme_Keyword: barium
Theme_Keyword: beryllium
Theme_Keyword: cadmium
Theme_Keyword: chromium
Theme_Keyword: copper
Theme_Keyword: zinc
Theme_Keyword: antimony
Theme_Keyword: selenium
Theme_Keyword: mercury
Theme_Keyword: aluminum
Theme_Keyword: Envr_mon_gw_metal

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New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Data Distribution Agreement. The data provided herein are distributed subject to the following conditions and restrictions: NJDEP assumes no responsibility to maintain them in any manner or form and disclaims any duty or obligation to either maintain availability of or to update the data. Terms of Agreement 1. All data is provided, as is, without any representation or warranty of any kind, implied, expressed or statutory including, but not limited to, the warranties of non-infringement of third party rights, title, merchantability or fitness for a particular use, freedom from computer virus nor are any such warranties to be implied with respect to the digital data layers furnished hereunder. User is responsible for understanding the accuracy limitations of all digital data layers provided herein, as documented in the accompanying cross-reference files (see SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION). Any reproduction or manipulation of the above data must ensure that the coordinate reference system remains intact. 2. Digital data received from the NJDEP may not be reproduced or redistributed without all the metadata provided. 3. Any maps, publications, reports, or other documents produced as a result of this project that utilize this digital data will credit the NJDEP's Geographic Information System (GIS) as the source of the data with the following credit/disclaimer: 'This (map/publication/report) was developed using New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Geographic Information System digital data, but this secondary product has not been verified by NJDEP and is not state-authorized or endorsed.' 4. NJDEP makes no warranty that digital data are free of Copyright or Trademark claims or other restrictions or limitations on free use or display. Making a copy of this data may be subject to the copyright of trademark laws.

Point_of_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Catherine Jedrzejczyk
Contact_Organization:: NJDEP, NJGWS, Division of Water Supply and Geoscience, Bureau of Water Resources and Geoscience

Contact_Position: Research Scientist

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 29 Arctic Pkwy, Box 420, Mail Code 29-01
City: Trenton
State_or_Province: NJ
Postal_Code: 08625-0420

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 609-292-1185

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Catherine.Jedrzejczyk@dep.nj.gov

Contact_Instructions: via email

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Originator: NJDEP, NJ Geological and Water Survey

Publication_Date: 20241119

Title: Ambient-Metals

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Series_Name: NJGS Digital Geodata Series
Issue_Identification: DGS05-2

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Trenton, NJ
Publisher: NJDEP, NJ Geological and Water Survey

Online_Linkage: <https://www.nj.gov/dep/njgs/geodata/dgs05-2.htm>

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Beginning_Date: 1987
Ending_Date: 2008

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Source_Citation_Abbreviation: Metals

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1)U.S. Geological Survey NWIS database: <https://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/> 2) U.S. Geological Survey Annual Water Resources Reports for water year (1982-present)

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Process_Description:

This update (2014) includes the data from the completed second sampling cycle of all 150 wells which comprise the redesdigned NJAGWQMN

Process_Date: 2013

Process_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Catherine Jedrzejczyk
Contact_Organization:: NJDEP, NJGWS, Division of Water Supply and Geoscience, Bureau of Water Resources and Geoscience

Contact_Position: Research Scientist

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 29 Arctic Pkwy, Box 420, Mail Code 29-01
City: Trenton
State_or_Province: NJ
Postal_Code: 08625-0420

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 609-292-1185

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Catherine.Jedrzejczyk@dep.nj.gov

Contact_Instructions: via email

Process_Step:

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This update (2007) includes the data from the remaining 57 wells (sampled in 2003 and 2004) out of the 150 wells which comprise the redesigned NJAGWQMN. This data completes one full sampling cycle of the network.

Process_Date: 2007

Process_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Catherine Jedrzejczyk
Contact_Organization:: NJDEP, NJGWS, Division of Water Supply and Geoscience, Bureau of Water Resources and Geoscience

Contact_Position: Research Scientist

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 29 Arctic Pkwy, Box 420, Mail Code 29-01
City: Trenton
State_or_Province: NJ
Postal_Code: 08625-0420

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 609-292-1185

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Catherine.Jedrzejczyk@dep.nj.gov

Contact_Instructions: via email

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