This page provides comprehensive documentation for the Safe To Swim dashboard, including data sources, methodology, and water quality standards.

Data

[Data info here - information about data sources, collection methods, update frequency, and data quality measures]

Data Sources

[Details about where the water quality data comes from - state agencies, monitoring stations, etc.]

Collection Methods

[Information about how samples are collected, testing procedures, and quality control measures]

Update Frequency

[Details about how often data is refreshed and the timeliness of information]

Bacteria Objectives

[Bacteria objectives info here - explanation of bacterial indicators used to assess water quality and safety thresholds]

Indicator Bacteria

[Information about E. coli, enterococcus, and other bacterial indicators used for assessment]

Safety Thresholds

[Details about the numerical standards and criteria used to determine safe, caution, and unsafe levels]

Health Implications

[Information about potential health risks associated with different bacteria levels]

Water Quality Standards

[Water quality standards info here - regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements]

California Standards

[Information about state-specific water quality regulations and standards]

Federal Guidelines

[Details about EPA guidelines and federal water quality standards]

Methodology

[Methodology info here - explanation of how the dashboard processes and presents data]

Data Processing

[Information about how raw data is cleaned, validated, and processed for display]

Risk Assessment

[Details about how safety categories are determined and assigned]

Geographic Coverage

[Information about which beaches and water bodies are monitored]

Understanding the Map

[Map info here - guide to interpreting the dashboard's map interface]

Color Coding

[Explanation of the color system used to indicate water quality status]

Markers and Symbols

[Details about different map markers and what they represent]

Interactive Features

[Information about how to use the map's interactive elements]

Limitations

[Limitations info here - important caveats and limitations of the data and dashboard]

Data Lag

[Information about time delays between sampling and reporting]

Weather Dependencies

[Details about how weather conditions can affect data quality and availability]

Coverage Gaps

[Information about areas or times when data may not be available]

Contact Information

[Contact info here - how users can get help, report issues, or provide feedback]

Technical Support

[Information about getting help with the dashboard]

Data Questions

[Contact details for questions about the underlying data]

Feedback

[How users can provide feedback or suggestions for improvement]