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​This “Publications Library” includes DOW technical reports, studies funded, in part, under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act, and various other water quality reports.

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Trophic State and Restoration Assessments of Kentucky Lakes: Final ReportTrophic State and Restoration Assessments of Kentucky Lakes: Final Report3781483Terry P Anderson and L Giles Miller (Kentucky Division of Water)Final report of a study funded through the Clean Lakes Program to survey Kentucky lakes, provide a trophic classification of each and a priority ranking of the lakes in need of restoration.1984  
Tygarts Creek Drainage Biological and Water Quality Investigation for Stream Use DesignationTygarts Creek Drainage Biological and Water Quality Investigation for Stream Use Designation1232977Robert W Logan, Gary V Beck, Samuel M Call, Ronald E Houp, Michael R Mills, Stephen D Porter, Charles Roth, Clifford C Schneider and Donald K Walker (Kentucky Division of Water)Biological and water quality investigation of Tygarts Creek basin to determine existing water quality, aquatic uses, causes of impairments to aquatic uses and what uses can be attained (Technical Report No. 14).198614 
Update to the 2019 Nutrient Loads and Yields in Kentucky StudyUpdate to the 2019 Nutrient Loads and Yields in Kentucky Study4938520Caroline Chan, PhD, and Josiah Frey (Kentucky Division of Water)Updates the Nutrient Loads and Yields in Kentucky: 2005-2017 study with two additional years of data and adds five sites that for major tributaries to the Ohio from ORSANCO.2021  
Upper Cumberland River Watershed Onsite Wastewater Project: Final ReportUpper Cumberland River Watershed Onsite Wastewater Project: Final Report993240Susie Mavinidis (Harlan County Conservation District)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to provide wastewater treatment to mobile homes in Harlan County.2006 99-24
Upper Little Sandy River System Biological and Water Quality InvestigationUpper Little Sandy River System Biological and Water Quality Investigation510676Michael R Mills, Gary V Beck, Samuel M Call, Ronald E Houp, Lythia Metzmeier, Charles A Roth, Clifford C Schneider and Donald K Walker (Kentucky Division of Water)Biological and water quality investigation the upper Little Sandy River system to determine the impact of oil well operations on the aquatic resources of the basin (Technical Report No. 34).199134 
Upper Mill Creek (Salt River Drainage) Biological and Water Quality InvestigationqUpper Mill Creek (Salt River Drainage) Biological and Water Quality Investigationq363572Michael R Mills, Samuel M Call, Lythia Metzmeier, Clifford C Schneider and Karen L Smathers (Kentucky Division of Water)Biological and water quality investigation of Upper Mill Creek to determine the effect of the Airview Subdivision Wastewater Treatment Plant's effluent on the receiving stream's water quality (Technical Report No. 37).199537 
Upper North Fork of the Kentucky River - Clean Water Action Plan ProjectUpper North Fork of the Kentucky River - Clean Water Action Plan Project678009Letcher County Water and Sewer DistrictFinal report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to address water quality standards in Letcher County.2009 02-13
Upper Salt River / Taylorsville Reservoir Watershed Nonpoint Source Demonstration ProjectUpper Salt River / Taylorsville Reservoir Watershed Nonpoint Source Demonstration Project1885498Stephen E McMurray, Rodney N Pierce, Peggy B Jackson, Lajuanda Haight-Maybriar and Corrine L Wells (Kentucky Division of Water)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to install BMPs, monitor water quality, and perform education and outreach in the Upper Salt River / Taylorsville Reservoir watershed.2000 93-08
Upper Salt River Biological and Water Quality InvestigationUpper Salt River Biological and Water Quality Investigation1229219Michael R Mills, Gary Beck, John Brumley, Samuel M Call, Susan Cohn, Lee Colten, Kevin Howard, Lythia Metzmeier, Clifford Schneider, Karen Smathers and Mark Vogel (Kentucky Division of Water)Biological and water quality investigation of Upper Salt River drainage to determine number of stream miles presently attaining designated uses, extent of NPS pollution and compil background upstream of Taylorsville Reservoir (Technical Report No. 35).199735 
Water Conservation for Laundries and Linen SuppliersWater Conservation for Laundries and Linen Suppliers19580Los Angeles Department of Water and PowerFact sheet for conserving water in laundries and linen suppliers.1989  
Water Conservation: Tips for Beverage IndustriesWater Conservation: Tips for Beverage Industries67360Kentucky Division of WaterFact sheet for conserving water in beverage industries.1989  
Water Conservation: Tips for Coal Processing IndustriesWater Conservation: Tips for Coal Processing Industries276022Kentucky Division of WaterFact sheet for conserving water in coal processing industries.1989  
Water Conservation: Tips for Commercial Buildings, Hotels, Motels, and RestaurantsWater Conservation: Tips for Commercial Buildings, Hotels, Motels, and Restaurants68927Kentucky Division of WaterFact sheet for conserving water in commercial buildings, hotels, motels, and restaurants.1989  
Water Conservation: Tips for Golf CoursesWater Conservation: Tips for Golf Courses73111Kentucky Division of WaterFact sheet for conserving water on golf courses.1989  
Water Conservation: Tips for Health Care Facilities and InstitutionsWater Conservation: Tips for Health Care Facilities and Institutions50871Kentucky Division of WaterFact sheet for conserving water in health care facilities and institutions.1989  
Water Quality Aspects of the Loch Mary Reclamation ProjectWater Quality Aspects of the Loch Mary Reclamation Project447221Kentucky Division of WaterReport generated under a MOA with Division of Abandoned Lands to develop a baseline of water quality data before reclamation, characterize the water quality during and after reclamation.1984  
Water Quality Assessment and Trophic Status of Eastern Kentucky ReservoirsWater Quality Assessment and Trophic Status of Eastern Kentucky Reservoirs7441902Brian C Reeder (Institute for Regional Analysis and Public Policy, Morehead State University)Final report of a study funded under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to assess eleven reservoirs in eastern and central Kentucky to determine if there were any significant problems with nonpoint pollution.2001 97-07
Water Quality Assessment of Lake Barkley and Selected Tributary Embayments: Final ReportWater Quality Assessment of Lake Barkley and Selected Tributary Embayments: Final Report8566946D White, K Johnston and G Rice (Hancock Biological Station and Center for Reservoir Research, Murray State University)Final report of a study funded under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to assess seasonal water quality and limnological processes within several embayments in Lake Barkley near their confluences with the main channel.1999 97-08
Water Quality Improvement Projects, Corbin City Reservoir Watershed: Final ReportWater Quality Improvement Projects, Corbin City Reservoir Watershed: Final Report22148040Jennifer Shelby, PE (Third Rock Consultants, LLC)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to implement water quality improvement projects identified in the Watershed Plan and make progress toward improving water quality in the Corbin City Reservoir watershed.2011 07-09
Water Quality Study of Floyds ForkWater Quality Study of Floyds Fork1259110Kentucky Division of WaterThis report presents the findings of a water quality survey of Floyds Fork conducted during July, 1991 for the purpose of determining dissolved oxygen and streamflow levels during hot summertime weather conditions and low stream flows.1991  
Water Quality Study of Harrods CreekWater Quality Study of Harrods Creek3630851David Leist, Tom VanArsdall, Jackie Balassa and Tom Wiley (Kentucky Division of Water)Water quality survey of Harrods Creek during critical low flow conditions to verify the low DO levels predicted by the QUAL2E model and previous sampling.1990  
Water Quality Study of Little Bullskin Creek Basin to Determine Effluent Limits for Purnell Sausage Company and the City of SimpsonvilleWater Quality Study of Little Bullskin Creek Basin to Determine Effluent Limits for Purnell Sausage Company and the City of Simpsonville612093Kentucky Division of WaterWater quality study of Little Bullskin Creek to calibrate QUAL2E model to determine effluent limits for Purnell Sausage Company and the City of Simpsonville and define activites required to maintain water quality standards in the basin.1988  
Water Quality Study of Mayfield Creek Near Mayfield, KentuckyWater Quality Study of Mayfield Creek Near Mayfield, Kentucky172904Tom C VanArsdall (Kentucky Division of Water)A study of dissolved oxygen conditions in Mayfield Creek in the vicinity of Mayfield was conducted to document Mayfield Creek's compliance with Kentucky's water quality criteria for dissolved oxygen in a segment receiving three significant discharges.1992  
Water Quality Study of the East Fork Little Sandy RiverWater Quality Study of the East Fork Little Sandy River808737David Leist, Tom VanArsdall and Jackie Balassa (Kentucky Division of Water)_Water quality survey in the East Fork of the Little Sandy River during critical low flow conditions to verify the low DO levels predicted by modeling and previous sampling leading to denial of new or expanded package treatment facilities.1992  
Water Resources Data, Kentucky: Water Year 2003Water Resources Data, Kentucky: Water Year 20038439123D L McClain, A C Brown, C R Moses, and R S Darnell (US Geological Survey)Study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act that includes daily discharge records and water-quality data, and continuous temperature, water quality, ground-water levels, and precipitation data from others.2004 01-17
Water Week Educational and Web-Based ResourcesWater Week Educational and Web-Based Resources701150Kentucky Division of WaterGuide containing links to free resources to teach your group about water processes and water health and web-based resources to explore watersheds and learn how to protect water health.2015  
Water Well Owner's GuideWater Well Owner's Guide1324538Kentucky Division of Water2021 version of a handbook providing water well owners with information about routine well disinfection, methane gas and your water well, water well construction and inspection, and well maintenance. (Replaced 2009 Handbook for the KY Water Well User)2021  
Water Well Study of the Calvert City Area, Kentucky: Marshall, Livingston, and McCracken CountiesWater Well Study of the Calvert City Area, Kentucky: Marshall, Livingston, and McCracken Counties11336124Kentucky Division of WaterIntensive survey of private, public, and industrial water wells and springs to determine the water quality of wells in the area and assess any impact on water wells outside of the Calvert City Industrial Complex.1988  
Water-Quality Characteristics and Trend Analysis for Selected Stations within the Kentucky Watershed Framework and Statewide Monitoring NetworkWater-Quality Characteristics and Trend Analysis for Selected Stations within the Kentucky Watershed Framework and Statewide Monitoring Network3445956Angela S Crain (US Geological Survey)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to present the results of long-term trend analysis of surface-water quality for select constituents at 37 ambient water-quality stations in Kentucky.2008 05-04
Watershed Based Plan Development and Initial Implementation for Bacon Creek, KYWatershed Based Plan Development and Initial Implementation for Bacon Creek, KY370693Kentucky Waterways Alliance IncFinal report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to promote local watershed stewardship, and development and implementation of a watershed-based plan to restore healthy recreational uses to Bacon Creek.2012 05-09
Watershed Based Planning in Cane Creek WatershedWatershed Based Planning in Cane Creek Watershed153681Jackson Purchase RC&D Foundation, IncFinal report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to identify significant sources of pollution in the Cane Creek watershed, develop practical solutions to address them, and prioritize projects for future implementation.2009 02-15
Watershed Based Planning in Clarks River WatershedWatershed Based Planning in Clarks River Watershed243780Jackson Purchase RC&D Foundation, IncFinal report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to identify significant sources of pollution in the Clarks River watershed, develop practical solutions to address them, and prioritize projects for future implementation.2009 02-16
Watershed Planning in Chestnut Creek, Marshall County, KentuckyWatershed Planning in Chestnut Creek, Marshall County, Kentucky14622576Friends of Clarks River National Wildlife RefugeFinal report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to identify water quality issues in a tributary to Clarks River and identify strategies to address the issues through a watershed based plan.2016 09-13
Watershed Planning, Implementation, and Education for the Little Laurel River Watershed Final Project ReportWatershed Planning, Implementation, and Education for the Little Laurel River Watershed Final Project Report5814244Jennifer Shelby, PE (Third Rock Consultants, LLC)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to implement water quality improvement projects throughout the Little Laurel River Watershed.2016 11-11
Watershed Watch in Kentucky: Volunteer Training Upgrades and SupportWatershed Watch in Kentucky: Volunteer Training Upgrades and Support7577556Pamla Wood (Watershed Watch in Kentucky)Final report of a study funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to develop up-to-date protocols and educate volunteers in their use, so that they better understood how to observe and interpret water quality and related NPS issues.2016 11-13
Well Record SubmittalsWell Record Submittals2137675Kentucky Division of WaterPresentation at 2020 Drillers Workshop detailing the new Uniform Kentucky Water/Monitoring Well Reporting Record eForm, KOG User Accounts and the EEC eForms site.2020  
West Fork Drakes Creek Drainage Biological and Water Quality InvestigationWest Fork Drakes Creek Drainage Biological and Water Quality Investigation901653Robert W Logan, Gary V Beck, Samuel M Call, Ronald E Houp, Michael R Mills, Stephen D Porter, Charles A Roth, Clifford C Schneider, Donald K Walker and Albert G Westerman (Kentucky Division of Water)Biological and water quality investigation of West Fork Drakes Creek to determine existing water quality and impact of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) on the stream (Technical Report No. 22).198622 
Wetlands and their Functions in KentuckyWetlands and their Functions in Kentucky986081Kentucky Division of WaterBrochure describing the benefits of wetlands: water quality, flood protection, streambank stabilization, groundwater recharge and discharge, wildlife and fisheries habitat.1993  
Wolf Run Creek Watershed Water Quality Best Management Practices Cross Keys Park Pond Water Quality ImprovementWolf Run Creek Watershed Water Quality Best Management Practices Cross Keys Park Pond Water Quality Improvement15463363Demetria Kimball Mehlhorn (Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government)Final report of a project funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to complete the Wolf Run Watershed Base Plan, identifying 128 BMPs.2016 12-05
Wolf Run Creek Watershed Water Quality Best Management Practices Picadome Golf CourseWolf Run Creek Watershed Water Quality Best Management Practices Picadome Golf Course19537060Demetria Kimball Mehlhorn (Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government)Final report of a project funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to complete the Wolf Run Watershed Base Plan, identifying 128 BMPs.2016 12-05
Wolf Run Creek Watershed Water Quality Best Management Practices Riparian Stream Buffer ImplementationWolf Run Creek Watershed Water Quality Best Management Practices Riparian Stream Buffer Implementation2513723Demetria Kimball Mehlhorn (Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government)Final report of a project funded in part under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to complete the Wolf Run Watershed Base Plan, identifying 128 BMPs.2016 12-05
Yellow Creek Drainage Biological and Water Quality Investigation for Stream Use DesignationYellow Creek Drainage Biological and Water Quality Investigation for Stream Use Designation711236Robert W Logan, Gary V Beck, Samuel M Call, Ronald E Houp, Michael R Mills, Stephen D Porter, Clifford C Schneider and Donald K Walker (Kentucky Division of Water)Biological and water quality investigation of Yellow Creek to determine existing water quality, aquatic uses, causes of any impairments of aquatic uses and what aquatic uses can be attained (Technical Report No. 09).198309 
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