UDC-WQIS
Unified Data Collection – Water Quality Information System. Real-time environmental intelligence for the Anacostia watershed.
Environmental data should never be siloed.
The Anacostia watershed is one of the most monitored bodies of water in the United States — yet its data remains fragmented across agency silos, incompatible formats, and delayed laboratory reports. UDC-WQIS, built in collaboration with the University of the District of Columbia (CAUSES/WRRI), consolidates USGS real-time sensor telemetry, EPA laboratory analysis, and UDC field research into a single live environmental intelligence platform — giving DC stakeholders actionable water quality intelligence where there was only fragmentation before.
Sensor to Stakeholder
Collect
Real-time telemetry from 12 USGS monitoring stations across the Anacostia watershed — turbidity, dissolved oxygen, pH, temperature, conductance, and flow rate.
Integrate
EPA laboratory results, UDC CAUSES field data, and WRRI research datasets merged into a unified environmental data model with automated QA/QC validation.
Visualize
Interactive dashboards deliver live Water Quality Index scores, trend analysis, threshold alerts, and historical comparisons to environmental agencies and public health stakeholders.
Platform Capabilities
12-Station Live Dashboard
Real-time monitoring across all Anacostia watershed stations with live WQI scores, sensor health indicators, and data freshness timestamps.
USGS API Integration
Direct connection to USGS Water Data for the Nation APIs — turbidity, dissolved oxygen, pH, temperature, specific conductance, and streamflow.
EPA Lab Data Sync
Laboratory analysis results from EPA testing programs automatically merged with sensor data for comprehensive water quality assessment and regulatory compliance.
Automated Alert System
Threshold-based alerting for critical water quality events — pollution spikes, sensor malfunctions, and exceedance notifications delivered to stakeholders in real time.
Trend Analysis Engine
Historical trend visualization and seasonal pattern detection across all monitored parameters — supporting long-term watershed health assessment.
Stakeholder Portal
Secure access for DC environmental agencies, UDC researchers, WRRI scientists, and public health officials — role-based dashboards with exportable reports.
Environmental Intelligence — Live
Monitor the Anacostia watershed in real time.
DAPS Analytics built and operates the UDC-WQIS platform in collaboration with the University of the District of Columbia. Contact us to discuss integration, data partnerships, or similar environmental monitoring deployments.