AGENCY: Department of Environmental Quality. Division of Water Quality
SERIES: 16861
TITLE: Laboratory data file
DATES: 1974-
ARRANGEMENT: None
DESCRIPTION: This file contains information about each water sample taken and the results of the laboratory analysis. Separate data files are maintained for each year. This allows access to the information for each year as well as the production of reports listing and comparing data from different years. Information in this file includes the number and code of the laboratory conducting the analysis; the Storet number; the type of source from which the sample was taken; the date and time the sample was taken; the type of sample analyzed; the description of the location where the sample was taken; the name of the laboratory conducting the analysis; and the data for field tests, wastewater analysis, chemical analysis-cations, chemical analysis-anions, chemical analysis-total metal analysis, radiologics, special parameters, chlorinated hydrocarbons, organophosphates, herbicides, carbamates, organohalocarbons, and pesticides.
RETENTION
Retain permanently
DISPOSITION
May Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.
APPROVED: 03/1987
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Computer data files: Retain in Office for 10 years and then transfer to magnetic tape.
Computer magnetic storage media: Retain in Tape Library permanently.
APPRAISAL
Administrative
This information is of long term value as it gives the most complete and comprehensive year by year picture of the quality of the water in the state of Utah. This information is of value to the bureau to chart out long range trends. It would also be of value to researchers. Therefore, a permanent retention is called for.