ABSTRACT:

This dataset contains chloride concentration, streamflow, and specific conductivity data for three water quality monitoring sites at Meadowbrook Creek in central New York: the disconnected headwater (43.0313°, -76.1148°), the transition site (43.0399°, -76.0829°), and the connected outlet (43.0308°, -76.0705°). Chloride concentration data were collected by measuring individual grab samples using a Dionex-ICS 2000. Streamflow data were compiled by constructing rating curves using stage data recorded by automated stream gauges at each of the three monitoring sites and individual streamflow measurements using a Sontek-IQ Plus and a handheld SonTek/YSI FlowTracker Acoustic Doppler Velocimeter. Specific conductivity data were also collected by the automated stream gauges at each site. Additional site and data collection details are available in Slosson, J.R., Lautz, L.K., & Beltran, J. 2021. Chloride load dynamics along channelized and intact reaches in a northeastern United States urban headwater stream. Environmental Research Letters, 16: 025001. https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/abd8ab

ABSTRACT:

This data includes major anions and cations concentrations of stream water and riparian water at Meadowbrook creek, an urban stream in Syracuse, New York from 9/1/2017 - 9/30/2019. Chemistry data was obtained using a Dionex ICS-2000 Ion Chromatograph with 5 in-house standards for calibration and 3 outside USGS for calibration verification. Streamflow data was obtained by converting 15-minute stage data from gauging stations using a rating curve that related stage to measured streamflow using an ADV and ADP. Nitrate load data was estimated using rloadest.