Metadata for Water Samples for Abandoned Hardrock Mine Priority Sites

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Identification Information:

Citation:
  Originator: Montana Dept of Environmental Quality
  Originator: Integrated GeoSciences
  Originator: Pioneer Technical Services
  Publication date: 1997
  Title: Water Samples for Abandoned Hardrock Mine Priority Sites
  Publication place: Helena, Montana
  Publisher: Montana State Library
  Other citation details:
    The former name of the data set on the NRIS web site was "minehwatr"
  Online linkage: ftp://ftp.geoinfo.msl.mt.gov/Data/Spatial/NonMSDI/Shapefiles/MinePriority1997.zip
  Larger Work Citation:
    Title: Montana Abandoned Hardrock Mine Priority Sites
    Online linkage: http://apps.msl.mt.gov/Geographic_Information/Data/DataList/datalist_Details.aspx?did={f31911ca-211c-4c66-a5bb-33131d4d3185}
  Browse graphic file name: http://docs.msl.mt.gov/geoinfo/Images/Metadata/MinePriority1997_thumb.gif
  Browse graphic file description: Thumbnail image of Sample map
  Browse graphic file name: http://docs.msl.mt.gov/geoinfo/Images/Metadata/MinePriority1997.gif
  Browse graphic file description: Sample map of mine, drainage basin, stream, and sample location data
Abstract:
  Water sample locations of abandoned hardrock mine sites inventoried during the Montana Department of Environmental Quality, Mine Waste Cleanup Bureau, Watershed Analysis of Abandoned Hardrock Mine Priority Sites.
  Sampling locations were identified on georeferenced scans of 1:24,000 scale USGS topographic maps using TNTmips. Attributes were compiled in DBASE. The point attributes were joined in ARC/INFO using the sample_id of each location. Attributes are results of analytical tests for metals, organics, sulfates, etc.
  Attributes were provided by Dave Tuesday at Pioneer Technical Services, Butte MT.
Time period of content:
  Beginning date: 1993
  Ending date: 1997
  Currentness reference: ground condition
Status:
  Progress: Complete
  Maintenance and update frequency: Data are not expected to change.
Access constraints: None
Use constraints:
  The Montana State Library provides this product/service for informational purposes only. The Library did not produce it for, nor is it suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. Consumers of this information should review or consult the primary data and information sources to ascertain the viability of the information for their purposes. The Library provides these data in good faith but does not represent or warrant its accuracy, adequacy, or completeness. In no event shall the Library be liable for any incorrect results or analysis; any direct, indirect, special, or consequential damages to any party; or any lost profits arising out of or in connection with the use or the inability to use the data or the services provided. The Library makes these data and services available as a convenience to the public, and for no other purpose. The Library reserves the right to change or revise published data and/or services at any time.
Point of contact:
  Jack Yates
  OIT-LGC Section Supervisor
  Montana Dept of Environmental Quality
  PO Box 200901
  Helena, MT 59620-0901
  Telephone: 406-841-5000
  E-Mail: jyates@mt.gov
Data set credit:
  Stuart Blundell, Integrated Geoscience, Inc.
  Natalie Anderson, Integrated Geoscience, Inc.
  Jack Yates, Montana DEQ
  Dave Tuesday, Pioneer Technical Services

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Data Quality Information:

Attribute accuracy report:
  See Entity_Attribute_Information. Attribute accuracy is described, where present, with each attribute defined in the Entity and Attribute Section.
Horizontal Positional Accuracy Report:
  The horizontal accuracy is comparable to USGS 1:24,000 7.5' maps.
Lineage:
  Source information:
    Originator: Integrated Geosciences
    Publication date: unpublished material
    Title: Water Samples for Abandoned Hardrock Mine Priority Sites
    Source scale denominator: 24000
    Source contribution: The data set is a copy of this source.
    Beginning date: 1993
    Ending date: 1997

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Spatial Data Organization Information:

Point and vector object information:
  SDTS object type: Point
    SDTS object count: 621

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Spatial Reference Information:

Horizontal coordinate system definition:
  Grid coordinate system name: State Plane Coordinate System 1983
  SPCS zone identifier: 2500
  Lambert conformal conic:
  Standard parallel: 45
  Standard parallel: 49
  Longitude of central meridian: -109.5
  Latitude of projection origin: 44.25
  False easting: 600000.00000
  False northing: 0.00000
  Planar distance units: meters
  Geodetic model:
    Horizontal datum name: North American Datum of 1983
    Ellipsoid name: GRS 1980
    Semi-major axis: 6378137.0
    Denominator of flattening ratio: 298.257

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Entity and Attribute Information:

Entity type label: minehwatr.dbf
Entity type definition: point attribute table
  Attribute label: FID
    Attribute definition: Shapefile sequence number
  Attribute label: Shape
    Attribute definition: Feature geometry
  Attribute label: WATSAMPL_
    Attribute definition: Sequence number from original coverage version of the data
  Attribute label: WATSAMPL_I
    Attribute definition: ID number from original coverage version of the data
  Attribute label: LAB_ID
    Attribute definition: Laboratory ID.
    Attribute domain: Groups of numbers separated with hyphens.
  Attribute label: PA
    Attribute definition: PA number assigned by MDEQ/MWCB
    Attribute domain:
      A two-digit number and a three-digit number separated by a dash.
  Attribute label: SITENAME
    Attribute definition: Mine site name
  Attribute label: BATCH_ID
    Attribute definition: Assigned by lab, sample batch number
  Attribute label: LABSAMPLE
    Attribute definition: Assigned by lab, their sample identification number
  Attribute label: AG
    Attribute definition: Silver, ug/L
    Range domain minimum: 0.1
    Range domain maximum: 26.3
  Attribute label: FAG
    Attribute definition: QA Flag for AG

    Attribute Value | Definition of Attribute Value
    U | Below the laboratory detection limit
    J | Estimated quantity
    R | Data has been rejected; unusable
    UJ | Not detected, associated value is an estimate and may be inaccurate
    X | Data outlier based on statistical analysis of the entire data set
    NR | Not Requested
    < | Quantity was determined to be less than value listed for the analysis

  Attribute label: AS
    Attribute definition: Arsenic, ug/L
    Range domain minimum: O.96
    Range domain maximum: 26.3
  Attribute label: FAS
    Attribute definition: QA Flag for AS

    Attribute Value | Definition of Attribute Value
    U | Below the laboratory detection limit
    J | Estimated quantity
    R | Data has been rejected; unusable
    UJ | Not detected, associated value is an estimate and may be inaccurate
    X | Data outlier based on statistical analysis of the entire data set
    NR | Not Requested
    < | Quantity was determined to be less than value listed for the analysis

  Attribute label: BA
    Attribute definition: Barium, ug/L
    Range domain minimum: 2.01
    Range domain maximum: 184.00
  Attribute label: FBA
    Attribute definition: QA Flag for BA

    Attribute Value | Definition of Attribute Value
    U | Below the laboratory detection limit
    J | Estimated quantity
    R | Data has been rejected; unusable
    UJ | Not detected, associated value is an estimate and may be inaccurate
    X | Data outlier based on statistical analysis of the entire data set
    NR | Not Requested
    < | Quantity was determined to be less than value listed for the analysis

  Attribute label: CD
    Attribute definition: Cadmium, ug/L
    Range domain minimum: 0.04
    Range domain maximum: 986.00
  Attribute label: FCD
    Attribute definition: QA Flag for CD

    Attribute Value | Definition of Attribute Value
    U | Below the laboratory detection limit
    J | Estimated quantity
    R | Data has been rejected; unusable
    UJ | Not detected, associated value is an estimate and may be inaccurate
    X | Data outlier based on statistical analysis of the entire data set
    NR | Not Requested
    < | Quantity was determined to be less than value listed for the analysis

  Attribute label: CO
    Attribute definition: Cobalt, ug/L
    Range domain minimum: 4.3
    Range domain maximum: 187.0
  Attribute label: FCO
    Attribute definition: QA Flag for CO

    Attribute Value | Definition of Attribute Value
    U | Below the laboratory detection limit
    J | Estimated quantity
    R | Data has been rejected; unusable
    UJ | Not detected, associated value is an estimate and may be inaccurate
    X | Data outlier based on statistical analysis of the entire data set
    NR | Not Requested
    < | Quantity was determined to be less than value listed for the analysis

  Attribute label: CR
    Attribute definition: Chromium, ug/L
    Range domain minimum: 2.8
    Range domain maximum: 24.3
  Attribute label: FCR
    Attribute definition: QA Flag for CR

    Attribute Value | Definition of Attribute Value
    U | Below the laboratory detection limit
    J | Estimated quantity
    R | Data has been rejected; unusable
    UJ | Not detected, associated value is an estimate and may be inaccurate
    X | Data outlier based on statistical analysis of the entire data set
    NR | Not Requested
    < | Quantity was determined to be less than value listed for the analysis

  Attribute label: CU
    Attribute definition: Copper, ug/L
    Range domain minimum: 1.35
    Range domain maximum: 26700.00
  Attribute label: FCU
    Attribute definition: QA Flag for CU

    Attribute Value | Definition of Attribute Value
    U | Below the laboratory detection limit
    J | Estimated quantity
    R | Data has been rejected; unusable
    UJ | Not detected, associated value is an estimate and may be inaccurate
    X | Data outlier based on statistical analysis of the entire data set
    NR | Not Requested
    < | Quantity was determined to be less than value listed for the analysis

  Attribute label: FE
    Attribute definition: Iron, ug/L
    Range domain minimum: 9.4
    Range domain maximum: 325000.0
  Attribute label: FFE
    Attribute definition: QA Flag for FE

    Attribute Value | Definition of Attribute Value
    U | Below the laboratory detection limit
    J | Estimated quantity
    R | Data has been rejected; unusable
    UJ | Not detected, associated value is an estimate and may be inaccurate
    X | Data outlier based on statistical analysis of the entire data set
    NR | Not Requested
    < | Quantity was determined to be less than value listed for the analysis

  Attribute label: HG
    Attribute definition: Mercury, ug/L
    Range domain minimum: 0.038
    Range domain maximum: 0.498
  Attribute label: FHG
    Attribute definition: QA Flag for HG

    Attribute Value | Definition of Attribute Value
    U | Below the laboratory detection limit
    J | Estimated quantity
    R | Data has been rejected; unusable
    UJ | Not detected, associated value is an estimate and may be inaccurate
    X | Data outlier based on statistical analysis of the entire data set
    NR | Not Requested
    < | Quantity was determined to be less than value listed for the analysis

  Attribute label: MN
    Attribute definition: Manganese, ug/L
    Range domain minimum: 2.3
    Range domain maximum: 128000.0
  Attribute label: FMN
    Attribute definition: QA Flag for MN

    Attribute Value | Definition of Attribute Value
    U | Below the laboratory detection limit
    J | Estimated quantity
    R | Data has been rejected; unusable
    UJ | Not detected, associated value is an estimate and may be inaccurate
    X | Data outlier based on statistical analysis of the entire data set
    NR | Not Requested
    < | Quantity was determined to be less than value listed for the analysis

  Attribute label: NI
    Attribute definition: Nickel, ug/L
    Range domain minimum: 8.0
    Range domain maximum: 212.0
  Attribute label: FNI
    Attribute definition: QA Flag for NI

    Attribute Value | Definition of Attribute Value
    U | Below the laboratory detection limit
    J | Estimated quantity
    R | Data has been rejected; unusable
    UJ | Not detected, associated value is an estimate and may be inaccurate
    X | Data outlier based on statistical analysis of the entire data set
    NR | Not Requested
    < | Quantity was determined to be less than value listed for the analysis

  Attribute label: PB
    Attribute definition: Lead, ug/L
    Range domain minimum: 0.38
    Range domain maximum: 1400.00
  Attribute label: FPB
    Attribute definition: QA Flag for PB

    Attribute Value | Definition of Attribute Value
    U | Below the laboratory detection limit
    J | Estimated quantity
    R | Data has been rejected; unusable
    UJ | Not detected, associated value is an estimate and may be inaccurate
    X | Data outlier based on statistical analysis of the entire data set
    NR | Not Requested
    < | Quantity was determined to be less than value listed for the analysis

  Attribute label: SB
    Attribute definition: Antimony, ug/L
    Range domain minimum: 1.9
    Range domain maximum: 131.0
  Attribute label: FSB
    Attribute definition: QA Flag for SB

    Attribute Value | Definition of Attribute Value
    U | Below the laboratory detection limit
    J | Estimated quantity
    R | Data has been rejected; unusable
    UJ | Not detected, associated value is an estimate and may be inaccurate
    X | Data outlier based on statistical analysis of the entire data set
    NR | Not Requested
    < | Quantity was determined to be less than value listed for the analysis

  Attribute label: ZN
    Attribute definition: Zinc, ug/L
    Range domain minimum: 4.5
    Range domain maximum: 84300.0
  Attribute label: FZN
    Attribute definition: QA Flag for ZN

    Attribute Value | Definition of Attribute Value
    U | Below the laboratory detection limit
    J | Estimated quantity
    R | Data has been rejected; unusable
    UJ | Not detected, associated value is an estimate and may be inaccurate
    X | Data outlier based on statistical analysis of the entire data set
    NR | Not Requested
    < | Quantity was determined to be less than value listed for the analysis

  Attribute label: CYN
    Attribute definition: Cyanide, ug/L
    Range domain minimum: 0.005
    Range domain maximum: 0.010
  Attribute label: FCN
    Attribute definition: QA Flag for CYN

    Attribute Value | Definition of Attribute Value
    U | Below the laboratory detection limit
    J | Estimated quantity
    R | Data has been rejected; unusable
    UJ | Not detected, associated value is an estimate and may be inaccurate
    X | Data outlier based on statistical analysis of the entire data set
    NR | Not Requested
    < | Quantity was determined to be less than value listed for the analysis

  Attribute label: FHARDNESS
    Attribute definition: QA Flag for HARDNESS

    Attribute Value | Definition of Attribute Value
    U | Below the laboratory detection limit
    J | Estimated quantity
    R | Data has been rejected; unusable
    UJ | Not detected, associated value is an estimate and may be inaccurate
    X | Data outlier based on statistical analysis of the entire data set
    NR | Not Requested
    < | Quantity was determined to be less than value listed for the analysis

  Attribute label: HARDNESS
    Attribute definition: Hardness, mg/L as CaCO3
    Range domain minimum: 4.2
    Range domain maximum: 31.6
  Attribute label: MISC
    Attribute definition: Analytical results from MISCNAME
    Range domain minimum: 0.09
    Range domain maximum: 0.76
  Attribute label: MISCNAME
    Attribute definition:
      Miscellaneous analytical results, run on only one or two samples

    Attribute Value | Definition of Attribute Value
    <LOD Asbestos | <LOD Asbestos
    MFL Asbestos | MFL Asbestos

  Attribute label: FDISSOLIDS
    Attribute definition: QA Flag for DISSOLIDS

    Attribute Value | Definition of Attribute Value
    U | Below the laboratory detection limit
    J | Estimated quantity
    R | Data has been rejected; unusable
    UJ | Not detected, associated value is an estimate and may be inaccurate
    X | Data outlier based on statistical analysis of the entire data set
    NR | Not Requested
    < | Quantity was determined to be less than value listed for the analysis

  Attribute label: DISSOLIDS
    Attribute definition: Total dissolved solids, mg/L
    Range domain minimum: 4
    Range domain maximum: 5810
  Attribute label: FCHLORIDE
    Attribute definition: QA Flag for CHLORIDE

    Attribute Value | Definition of Attribute Value
    U | Below the laboratory detection limit
    J | Estimated quantity
    R | Data has been rejected; unusable
    UJ | Not detected, associated value is an estimate and may be inaccurate
    X | Data outlier based on statistical analysis of the entire data set
    NR | Not Requested
    < | Quantity was determined to be less than value listed for the analysis

  Attribute label: CHLORIDE
    Attribute definition: Chloride, mg/L
    Range domain minimum: 0.0
    Range domain maximum: 5.0
  Attribute label: FSULFATE
    Attribute definition: QA Flag for SULFATE

    Attribute Value | Definition of Attribute Value
    U | Below the laboratory detection limit
    J | Estimated quantity
    R | Data has been rejected; unusable
    UJ | Not detected, associated value is an estimate and may be inaccurate
    X | Data outlier based on statistical analysis of the entire data set
    NR | Not Requested
    < | Quantity was determined to be less than value listed for the analysis

  Attribute label: SULFATE
    Attribute definition: Sulfate, mg/L
    Range domain minimum: 0
    Range domain maximum: 10
  Attribute label: FNITRATE
    Attribute definition: QA Flag for NITRATE

    Attribute Value | Definition of Attribute Value
    U | Below the laboratory detection limit
    J | Estimated quantity
    R | Data has been rejected; unusable
    UJ | Not detected, associated value is an estimate and may be inaccurate
    X | Data outlier based on statistical analysis of the entire data set
    NR | Not Requested
    < | Quantity was determined to be less than value listed for the analysis

  Attribute label: NITRATE
    Attribute definition: Nitrate and Nitrate-N, mg/L
    Range domain minimum: 0.00
    Range domain maximum: 0.05
  Attribute label: TH228
    Attribute definition: Thorium 228, pCi/L
    Range domain minimum: 0.0
    Range domain maximum: 0.9
  Attribute label: ETH228
    Attribute definition: +- Thorium 288, pCi/L
    Range domain minimum: 1.1
    Range domain maximum: 1.4
  Attribute label: TH230
    Attribute definition: Thorium 230, pCi/L
    Range domain minimum: 1.8
    Range domain maximum: 2.0
  Attribute label: ETH230
    Attribute definition: +- Thorium 230, pCi/L
    Range domain minimum: 1.5
    Range domain maximum: 1.5
  Attribute label: TH232
    Attribute definition: Thorium 232, pCi/L
    Range domain minimum: 0.0
    Range domain maximum: 0.0
  Attribute label: ETH232
    Attribute definition: +- Thorium 232, pCi/L
    Range domain minimum: 1.0
    Range domain maximum: 1.1
  Attribute label: U234
    Attribute definition: Uranium 234, pCi/L
    Range domain minimum: 0.0
    Range domain maximum: 0.0
  Attribute label: EU234
    Attribute definition: +- Uranium 234, pCi/L
    Range domain minimum: 0.8
    Range domain maximum: 2.3
  Attribute label: U235
    Attribute definition: Uranium 235, pCi/L
    Range domain minimum: 0.0
    Range domain maximum: 0.0
  Attribute label: EU235
    Attribute definition: +- Uranium 235, pCi/L
    Range domain minimum: 0.5
    Range domain maximum: 1.6
  Attribute label: U238
    Attribute definition: Uranium 238, pCi/L
    Range domain minimum: 0.0
    Range domain maximum: 0.0
  Attribute label: EU238
    Attribute definition: +- Uranium 238, pCi/L
    Range domain minimum: 0.5
    Range domain maximum: 2.0

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  The Montana State Library provides this product/service for informational purposes only. The Library did not produce it for, nor is it suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. Consumers of this information should review or consult the primary data and information sources to ascertain the viability of the information for their purposes. The Library provides these data in good faith but does not represent or warrant its accuracy, adequacy, or completeness. In no event shall the Library be liable for any incorrect results or analysis; any direct, indirect, special, or consequential damages to any party; or any lost profits arising out of or in connection with the use or the inability to use the data or the services provided. The Library makes these data and services available as a convenience to the public, and for no other purpose. The Library reserves the right to change or revise published data and/or services at any time.
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  Digital form:
    Format name: ESRI Shapefile
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    ftp://ftp.geoinfo.msl.mt.gov/Data/Spatial/NonMSDI/Shapefiles/MinePriority1997.zip

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Metadata Reference Information:

Metadata date: 01/17/2014
Metadata review date: 04/17/2013
Metadata review date: 05/04/2005
Metadata review date: 09/10/2002
Metadata review date: 06/17/1997
Metadata contact:
  Jack Yates
  OIT-LGC Section Supervisor
  Integrated Geosciences
  Montana Dept of Environmental Quality
  PO Box 200901
  Helena, MT 59620-0901
  Telephone: 406-841-5000
  E-Mail: jyates@mt.gov

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