Surface water quality is governed by water quality criteria and standards.  These affect several surface water factors including:

·         Mixing zone delineations

·         Stream assessments and diversity studies

·         Aquatic bioaccumulation investigations

·         Fish kill investigations

·         Wetlands delineation consultation

·         Wetlands treatment system evaluations

·         Ecological risk assessments

·         Ecological assessments of streams, rivers, ponds, lakes; including diversity studies

·         Compliance and consultations for Natural Resources programs and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) programs