Metadata for Estimated Relative Septic System Density, Montana, 1990

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Identification Information:

Citation:
  Originator: Montana State Library
  Publication date: 04/27/2000
  Title: Estimated Relative Septic System Density, Montana, 1990
  Publication place: Helena, MT
  Publisher: Montana State Library
Abstract:
  These data are a re-classification of the population density of Census Blocks into estimated septic system densities of H, M, or L (High, Medium, or Low).
  Areas within incorporated cities and towns are reclassified as "C", which means that the area is assumed to have a municipal waste disposal system rather than individual septic systems.
  High density is defined as being areas with over 750 persons per square mile. Medium density is defined as being areas with 125 to 750 persons per square mile. Low density is defined as being areas with less than 125 persons per square mile.
Purpose:
  The Federal Safe Water Drinking Act requires states to implement Source Water Assessment Programs that analyze existing and potential threats to the quality of the states' public water supplies. The Montana Source Water Protection Program (SWPP) has complied with this by publishing source water delineation and assessment reports for each public water supply. A required element of each assessment is an estimate of the septic system density in the source region. The State Library developed these data under the guidance of the SWPP and published it in the State Library Digital Atlas application so that SWPP personell and the public could view a map of the septic system density around any public water supply.
Time period of content:
  Calendar date: 04/01/1990
  Currentness reference: ground condition
Access constraints: None
Use constraints:
  These data are for general planning purposes only. Census Block boundaries are arbitrary -- large Census Blocks may contain small areas of concentrated population and high septic system density that are not shown here.
  This data set is provided "as-is" without warranty of any kind. The DEQ makes no representations or warranties whatsoever with respect to the accuracy or completeness of this data set and assumes no responsibility for the suitability of this data set for a particular purpose; and DEQ will not be liable for any damages incurred as a result of errors in this data set.
  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:
  Montana State Library
  P.O. Box 201800
  Helena, Montana 59620-1800
  Telephone: 406-444-5354
  TDD/TTY telephone: 406-444-4799
  Fax: 406-444-0266
  E-Mail: geoinfo@mt.gov

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Data Quality Information:

Lineage:
  Source information:
    Originator: U.S. Census Bureau
    Publication date: 08/08/1992
    Title: 1990 Census Blocks with Population Data
    Publication place: Helena, MT
    Publisher: Montana State Library
    Online linkage: http://ftp.geoinfo.msl.mt.gov/Data/Spatial/NonMSDI/Collections/Census/cblock1990.zip
    Source scale denominator: 100000
    Source contribution:
      This is the source of the 1990 Census block population density data that were re-classified as estimated septic system density.
    Calendar date: 04/01/1990
  Source information:
    Originator: Montana State Library
    Publication date: 05/03/1996
    Title:
      Montana Incorporated Places and Census Designated Places, 1992
    Publication place: Helena, Montana
    Publisher: Montana State Library
    Online linkage: http://ftp.geoinfo.msl.mt.gov/Data/Spatial/NonMSDI/Collections/Census/Places1992.zip
    Source scale denominator: 100000
    Source contribution:
      This is the source of the incorporated places used to designate the "C" areas presumed to have municipal wastewater systems.
    Calendar date: 04/01/1990
  Process step:
    Add an item to a copy of the 1990 Census Block layer and calculate the septic density value as either H, M, or L according to the population density column. Intersect the layer with a latitude/longitude grid (edited to avoid high density areas). This was done to prevent the final product from having a statewide, extremely complicated "background" polygon of low septic density. Dissolve the polygons on septic density and lat/lon grid area to eliminate lines between areas with the same population density.
  Process date: 04/2000
  Process step:
    Select the incorporated places from the incorporated and Census designated places layer by eliminating polygons whose names include "CDP". Edit the Butte/Silver Bow and Anaconda-Deer Lodge polygons to represent the built-up area of those cities. Overlay the edited layer on the dissolved septic density layer to insert the "C" areas.
  Process date: 04/2000

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Spatial Data Organization Information:

Point and vector object information:
  SDTS object type: G-polygon
    SDTS object count: 3080

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Spatial Reference Information:

Horizontal coordinate system definition:
  Map projection:
    Map projection name: NAD 1983 StatePlane Montana FIPS 2500
    Lambert conformal conic:
    NAD 1983 StatePlane Montana FIPS 2500
    Standard parallel: 45.0
    Standard parallel: 49.0
    Longitude of central meridian: -109.5
    Latitude of projection origin: 44.25
    False easting: 600000.0
    False northing: 0.0
  Planar distance units: meter
  Geodetic model:
    Horizontal datum name: D North American 1983
    Ellipsoid name: GRS 1980
    Semi-major axis: 6378137.0
    Denominator of flattening ratio: 298.257222101

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Entity and Attribute Information:

Entity type label: Septic_Density_1990
  Attribute label: FID
    Attribute definition: Internal feature number
  Attribute label: Shape
    Attribute definition: Feature geometry
  Attribute label: AREA
    Attribute definition: Area of the polygon in square meters
  Attribute label: PERIMETER
    Attribute definition: Length of the polygon perimeter in meters
  Attribute label: SEPDEN
    Attribute definition: Septic system density classification

    Attribute Value | Definition of Attribute Value
    blank | Unknown. Six of these areas exist in the data and they are generally near populated areas.
    C | Incorporated area, presumed to have a municipal septic system
    H | High Septic Density, with 1990 population density greater than 750 persons per square mile
    M | Medium Septic Density, with 1990 population density between 125 and 750 persons per square mile
    L | Low Septic Density, with 1990 population density less than 125 persons per square mile

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Distribution Information:

Distributor:
  Montana State Library
  PO Box 201800
  Helena, MT 59620-1800
  Telephone: 406-444-5354
  TDD/TTY telephone: 406-444-4799
  Fax: 406-444-0266
  E-Mail: geoinfo@mt.gov
Resource description: Offline Data
Distribution liability:
  These data are for general planning purposes only. Census Block boundaries are arbitrary -- large Census Blocks may contain small areas of concentrated population and high septic system density that are not shown here.
  This data set is provided "as-is" without warranty of any kind. The DEQ makes no representations or warranties whatsoever with respect to the accuracy or completeness of this data set and assumes no responsibility for the suitability of this data set for a particular purpose; and DEQ will not be liable for any damages incurred as a result of errors in this data set.
  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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Metadata Reference Information:

Metadata date: 08/24/2015
Metadata contact:
  Montana State Library
  P.O. Box 201800
  Helena, Montana 59620-1800
  Telephone: 406-444-5354
  TDD/TTY telephone: 406-444-4799
  Fax: 406-444-0266
  E-Mail: geoinfo@mt.gov

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