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The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality's (DEQ) surface water monitoring program is designed to gather chemical and pollutant data used in the development of state water quality standards and to provide a data base for determining a water body`s support of beneficial uses, such as swimming and fishing. Information is also used to establish permit limits for wastewater discharges.
For more information on this program and to access the data online visit the DEQ website linked below. Questions regarding Louisiana's ambient water quality monitoring program should be directed to the Water Quality Assessment Division using the information provided below.