Turbidity Data from the Upper Esopus Creek Watershed, New York
Dates
Publication Date
2024-05-08
Start Date
2022-06-30
End Date
2023-07-11
Citation
Siemion, J., 2024, Turbidity data from the upper Esopus Creek watershed, New York: U.S. Geological Survey data release, https://doi.org/10.5066/P1EXPOFB.
Summary
This data release contains continuous (15-minute interval) turbidity data from the upper Esopus Creek Watershed in the Catskill Mountain Region of New York State. The upper Esopus watershed drains to the Ashokan Reservoir, part of the New York City (NYC) drinking water supply system. Turbidity is a primary water-quality concern in the NYC water-supply system, particularly in the upper Esopus Creek watershed.
Summary
This data release contains continuous (15-minute interval) turbidity data from the upper Esopus Creek Watershed in the Catskill Mountain Region of New York State. The upper Esopus watershed drains to the Ashokan Reservoir, part of the New York City (NYC) drinking water supply system. Turbidity is a primary water-quality concern in the NYC water-supply system, particularly in the upper Esopus Creek watershed.
The U.S. Geological Survey monitors turbidity in the upper Esopus Creek watershed as part of a collaborative study with the NYC Department of Environmental Protection. Data were obtained to: 1) develop regression equations from which suspended-sediment concentration can be derived from turbidity, 2) investigate the effectiveness of stream restoration projects constructed to reduce turbidity, and 3) identify sources of turbidity in the watershed.
