This dataset provides a summary of general water quality conditions, tracks the degree to which a waterbody supports its designated uses, and monitors progress toward the identification and resolution of water quality problems, pollutants, and sources.

Service layer is updated as needed but at least once every two years and was last updated on 12/18/19.

For more information or to download layer see https://gis.ny.gov/gisdata/inventories/details.cfm?DSID=1117

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http://gis.ny.gov/gisdata/metadata/nysdec.Waterbody_Inventory_PWL.xml

For more information please refer to https://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/36730.html

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