AGENCY: Department of Agriculture and Food. Conservation Commission

SERIES: 22518
TITLE: Utah State ground water program records
DATES: 1994-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by year, thereunder numerical by sample number

DESCRIPTION: These program records provide information about water quality to well owners whose wells are not covered under the Clean Water Act. They also provide information about water quality for general areas to the public and other state agencies. All records are connected by the sample number. After a sample is taken the physical attributes and GPS location are recorded on a database. Information from the data base and lab are merged into an electronic data base. An annual report containing general site maps, chemical data tables, and text are filed with the State Library System. The Pre-Sample Information Form is a paper document with all other information held in electronic data bases. A hard copy report is published annually with summaries of the chemical data and maps showing general locations. A digital image is also recorded at each site to assist in follow up visits to identify well locations. These images are labled with the sample number and burned into a compact disc (CD) at the end of each sample season. It is projected by the agency that each sample site will be resampled every 5 to 7 years.

RETENTION

Permanent. Retain for 10 year(s)

DISPOSITION

Transfer to Archives.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series is proposed and has not yet been approved.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 5 years and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 5 years and then transfer to State Archives.

Computer magnetic storage media: Retain in Office for 5 years and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 5 years and then transfer to State Archives.

CD-ROM: Retain in Office for 10 years and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 20 years and then destroy.

APPRAISAL

Administrative Historical

This disposition is based on the historical value to researchers interested in water quality in Utah.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

SECONDARY DESIGNATION

Private. Home address, telephone number, and instructions showing the well or sample location.