Technical Memos: Pinelands Commission Surface Water Quality

This report is a collection of seven technical memorandums describing the surface water quality of the New Jersey Pinelands. The water quality of the Pinelands was assessed by reviewing existing monitoring data, the needs of water consumers and the relationship between pollution sources and water quality. General pollution control measures were reviewed and management techniques were recommended. Six technical memorandum were produced which detail the methods, findings and recommendations of this study. In addition to providing a general description of the six technical memorandums, this summary interprets the study findings and presents the consultants' overall view of the critical issues in protecting Pine lands water quality. Management alternatives and recommendations presented in this summary are not found in individiual technical memorandums. Ideas for future study are also provided.Technical Memorandum SW IV-l: Summary of Pinelands Water Quality Technical Memorandum SW IV-2: Surface Water Uses Technical Memorandum SW IV-3: Criteria and Needs for Water Uses Technical Memorandum SW IV-4: Water Quality Index Technical Memorandum SW IV-5: Drainage Basin Assessment Technical Memorandum SW IV-6: Land Use/Water Quality Effects Technical Memorandum SW IV-7: Controls for Nonpoint Pollution Source