CHAPTER 5 - GROUNDWATER DATA ISSUES 



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5.3.5 Analysis of Groundwater Monitoring Information at DEQE 



The appropriate DEQE divisions should build on recent information 

 generated through inventory studies and quickly evaluate the automation of 

 the data generated through programs that have groundwater monitoring compo- 

 nents. This includes water quality, water level and monitoring, and 

 observation-well characteristic data. Once automated, this data should be 

 organized so that it may be usefully retrieved. 



5.3.6 Water Supply and Quality Information Issues 



To save time and accuracy, private -supply-well data from BCHED should 

 be automated at the time of first entry in the laboratory. Currently, it 

 is typed at the BCHED laboratory and then entered into a personal computer 

 by CCPEDC. 



All "request for analysis" forms, that accompany private-well samples 

 for analysis by BCHED, should have map and parcel information recorded 

 and/or be located on a specified map. 



Public -supply water quality data is currently being computerized as 

 part of a cooperative study funded by the DEQE Division of Water Supply 

 (DEQE/DWS). Computerized access to this data base should be made 

 available to EPA, regional planning agencies and other agencies with water 

 management and data gathering responsibilites . The database should 

 utilize appropriate geographic references for ease in locating all 

 sampling points. Wells should have a common name, a unique DEQE permit 

 number, and a number to permit cross-referencing databases. 



uses and DEQE/DWS should coordinate their efforts to locate 

 public-supply wells. This would ensure that each agency would have 

 identical well coordinates for each well location. In addition, all well 

 databases should have a code for each well type (public -supply well, non 

 community well, etc.). 



5.3.7 Libraries 



A central repository should be maintained for consultants reports and 

 other studies completed at the local or regional level. Copies of these 

 reports should then be maintained in the town's public library and the 

 regional planning agency library and an index of these reports should be 

 periodically provided by RPAs to EPA and DEQE libraries. 



DEQE and CCPEDC should improve their technical library facilities. 

 Procedures should be established for permanent filing and cataloging of 

 consultant and engineering reports prepared for DEQE and municipalities at 

 these libraries or other centralized locations. The EPA Region I library 

 should play a consulting role (as they are currently doing for the Super - 

 fund Program) and share its approach to records management. 



