Data Entry To STORET/WQX In A Perfect World
• If Data Source Is Hardcopy Data Entry Should Be….
• Fast• Efficient• Have Minimal Room For Errors
Station: SDC-2000 Date: 11/12/2007 Results: Characteristic Value Units Method
Ammonia 1.2 Mg/l 350.1 Phosphorus 2.1 Mg/l 365.1 Nitrate 0.3 Mg/l 353.1 Nitrite 0.5 Mg/l 353.1 Temperature 17 Deg C 170.1 DO 6.6 Mg/l 360.1 Turbidity 12 NTU 180.1 pH 7.0 None 150.1 Lead < 1.2 Ug/l 200.8
Zinc ND Ug/l 200.8
Example Of Data That Must Be Entered
… And What STORET/WQX Needs It To Look Like
<Organization>- <OrganizationDescription>
<OrganizationIdentifier>TESTR9_WQX</OrganizationIdentifier> <OrganizationFormalName>EPA, Region 9</OrganizationFormalName>
</OrganizationDescription>- <Activity>
- <ActivityDescription> <ActivityIdentifier>w2</ActivityIdentifier>
<ActivityTypeCode>Sample-Routine</ActivityTypeCode> <ActivityMediaName>Water</ActivityMediaName> <ProjectIdentifier>WQXTEST</ProjectIdentifier>
- <ActivityLocation> <MonitoringLocationIdentifier>newstation</MonitoringLocationIdentifier>
</ActivityLocation> <ActivityStartDate>2006-09-09</ActivityStartDate>
</ActivityDescription> </Activity>
How Can This Be Done?
• Get Someone Else To Enter Your Data - Or -
• Use A Program With An Unimaginative Name Designed To Make Data Entry Easier
• Life Afterwards =>
The Unimaginatively Named Program Option - DatastorWQX
• Comprehensive XML File Creator for STORET/WQX
• Takes the guesswork out of coding files from hardcopy
• Handles Projects, Stations and Physical/Chemical file creation
What DatastorWQX Does
• Creates XML Files For STORET/WQX. Files Can Be Uploaded Without Any Need For Further Processing.
• Uses STORET/WQX Reference Tables To Help Ensure Accuracy
• In Development – Creates Files That Can Be Read Into Excel And Access To Allow Creation Of a Local Database.
What DatastorWQX Does Not Do (Short List Of Course)
• Biological data entry also under development
The Result Of What It Can Do
•They Used DatastorWQX =>
The Alternative ….• Did Not Use DatastorWQX=>
Where To Find DatastorWQX
• http://www.epa.gov/storet/otherapps.html• Contact Eric Wilson at [email protected]• Or 415-972-3454
• New Version With Full Biological Data Handling And Option To Save Excel Or Access Compatible Files Available March, 2008
DatastorWQX Demo
Menu Selections Include:
• Create Organization Information
• Create Characteristic Groups
• Create Preference Files of:
• Organization Defined Analytical Procedures
• Sample Collection Procedures
• Tissue Analysis Subject Taxa
• Projects
• Stations
• Field and Sample Results
Create Or Edit Organization
All Preferences Files UseWQX Reference Tables To Help Ensure Accuracy
Creating And Editing Characteristic Groups
Category Menu Options
Search For All Characteristic Names Containing Ammonia
From Category Menu Select Analytical Procedure Then
National
Select Search Option, In This Case Method Name
Select Measurement Units From Category Menu
Sample Collection Procedures Defaults
Editing Sample Preferences File
Adding Organization Defined Analytical Procedure
Preferences – Subject Taxon
Either Search Or Scroll Through List And Click To Choose
Creating And Editing Projects
Entering Monitoring Station
Optional Station Information
Importing Existing Station ID Codes
Activity Results – Name File Then Add Activity Group
Identifier
Creating New Activity
Using Calendar To Select Activity Date
Calling In Sample Collection Procedures From A
Preferences File
Calling In Characteristic Information From A Preferences
File
Entering Sample Results
Entering Optional Lab Information
Finding Results Files
• All Station And Activity Files Also Saved As Text Files
• These Can Be Brought Into Excel Or Access To Create Local Database