California Integrated Water Quality System Project (CIWQS)

CIWQS HELP CENTER - NPDES
Support for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System

• CIWQS Registration
  • Legally Responsible Official CIWQS Registration Form
  • Data Submitter Electronic Registration

• Helpful Presentations and Information
  Topics include benefits of electronic submission, registration and authorized users, building and submitting Self Monitoring Reports (SMRs) with the report builder component, use of Electronic Deliverable Format (EDF) files and EDF tools, raw data submission via web screens, etc. The goal is to provide dischargers with an overview of the process and identify and resolve both general and specific questions.
• eSMR Flowchart
• CIWQS Data Format (CDF) Submission Flowchart
• Presentation on Electronic Self Monitoring Reports (eSMR) Submittal Process
• Frequently Asked Questions
• eSMR Workshop - March 19, 2007
• eSMR Questionnaire
• Workshop Presentation

• CIWQS Data Format
  The CIWQS Data Format (CDF) Microsoft Excel-based file allows you to configure your data into a format that CIWQS will understand and interpret correctly.  You can open the CDF file in Excel, configure it on the basis of your permit requirements, and then use the configured file as a template for entering monitoring data on a monthly basis.  Important Note: The Tools require that macros be enabled.
• CIWQS Data Format (zip file)
• Download CDF Template - A template drafted specifically for your facility.


• CIWQS User Guide



• Electronic Self Monitoring Reports User Group



• Additional NPDES Information



• For questions, contact the CIWQS Help Center 1-866-79-CIWQS