Sediment Quality - Ocean Monitoring Program
About this dataset
Particle size and sediment chemistry concentrations in samples collected from benthic stations throughout the region.
Samples are collected as part of The City’s Ocean Monitoring Program, which monitors the effects of treated wastewater effluent on the local marine environment. The OMP extends 340 square miles total from northern San Diego to northern Baja California, Mexico, and encompasses the shoreline seaward approximately 10 miles, to depths of over 500 meters.
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| File name | Download actions | File Format | File size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sediment Quality Sample Results | Download |
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Data Sample
| Field | Sample Value |
|---|---|
| project | SBOO |
| sampledate | 7/5/2016 |
| station | I-23 |
| sampleid | P874705 |
| analysis | CPEST_SED8081A |
| analyte | PP_DDE |
| mdl | 31.4 |
| qualifier | DNQ |
| units | NG/KG |
| value | 101 |
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| field | Description | Possible_values |
|---|---|---|
| Project | Outfall region where sample was collected | PLOO: Point Loma Ocean Outfall; SBOO: South Bay Ocean Outfall |
| SampleDate | date sample collected | |
| Station | Unique location ID where sample was collected. See station reference file for location | |
| SampleID | unique sample identification number | |
| Analysis | method | |
| Analyte | parameter being recorded | |
| MDL | Method detection limit | |
| Qualifier | Qualifier for value | ND: not detected; DNQ: Detected But Not Quantified; NA: not available; < values are less than or equal to MDL; E: estimated value, less than MDL but verified by MS |
| Value | Result value | |
| Units | Units of result value | NG/KG = parts per trillion; UG/KG = parts per billion, MG/KG = parts per million, WT% = percent weight |
- PublisherPublic Utilities
- Last Updated Jul 30, 2026
- Update Frequency As needed
- Date Issued Nov 15, 2022
- Available Formats .CSV
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