AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
Wellhead Protection Areas in Kentucky

Field investigations and various modeling programs have been used to determine the wellhead protection areas throughout Kentucky. Systems using wells will have a WHPA-1, which represents a 400' minimum radius around the well or a 6-month time of travel for groundwater to the source. WHPA-2 generally represents a 10-year time of travel or the hydrologic boundary if there was not sufficient information to model the protection area. WHPA-3 will generally be the hydrologic boundary. Water suppliers using abandoned underground mine works will have the entire mined out area delineated as a WHPA-1. Systems that are using a spring or a well in karst areas will have the entire basin delineated as WHPA-1. This is due to the highly sensitive nature of the entire recharge area for these types of aquifers. Systems that use wells may have delineations that change if new wells are added or old wells are abandoned. Different modeling programs have been used to establish wellhead protection areas. These areas may change if a system decides to change the way they have modeled the aquifer being used. Wellhead Protection Areas delineated through various means by Kentucky Division of Water, Kentucky Rural Water Association and Private Consultants. Download spatial layer on [Box].
DOW Nitrogen And Phosphorus Loads

The Kentucky SPARROW (SPAtially Referenced Regressions On Watershed Attributes) model estimates annual nitrogen and phosphorus loads (concentrations) for stream reaches throughout the state based on data from 40 monitored stations in Kentucky and Tennessee. Approximately 300 land use, municipal, and natural resource variables were evaluated in order to identify the significant contributing factors of nitrogen and phosphorus to our streams. The SPARROW model is a non-linear model that estimates the magnitude and significance of source and delivery variables for the downstream end of each stream segment (reach) based on measured data at monitored sites. The model then sums the nutrient load within each reach with those from the upstream reaches. The results presented here are from an adjusted model - this means that measured data for monitored reaches were included in the final model and used to adjust the model at each monitored reach and thereby improve the accuracy of the estimated nutrient concentrations. Consequently, the model is most accurate immediately downstream of a monitored reach. Conversely, the largest accumulated error is in reaches immediately upstream of a monitored reach. Data are reported with 90% lower and upper confidence bounds. For nitrogen, the sources were identified as agricultural land use (pasture plus cultivated land areas - NLCD 1992), atmospheric deposition of ammonium and nitrate (NADP), and wastewater (Hoos, 2007). Delivery of the atmospheric deposition is controlled by how water moves through the soil (soil permeability - STATSGO). In addition, there is depletion of stream nitrogen in the state's reservoirs (as estimated by the model). This nitrogen model has a yield R2 (accounting for the size of each drainage area) of 0.89. For phosphorus, the sources were identified as pasture (NLCD), soil phosphorus abundance (Karathanasis, 2006), and wastewater (Hoos, 2007). Delivery of phosphorus from pasture lands is related to a function of infiltration excess overland flow (Wolock, 2003). This phosphorus model has a yield R2 of 0.65. Questions? [tnwillia@usgs.gov] Download Link: https://ky.box.com/v/kymartian-nitrogen-phosporus
Drinking Water System Intakes in Kentucky

One of the default designated uses for surface waters in Kentucky is the Domestic Water Supply (DWS) use. Kentucky applies it's human health criteria for the DWS use at the intake location. DWS intake locations are also specified in 401 KAR 10:026. Domestic Water Supply is defined in state regulation 10:001 as follows: (25) "Domestic water supply" or "DWS" means surface waters that with conventional domestic water supply treatment are suitable for human consumption through a public water system as defined in 401 KAR 8:010, culinary purposes, or for use in a food or beverage processing industry; and meet state and federal regulations promulgated pursuant to the Safe Drinking Water Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 300f - 300j-26. Download Link: https://ky.box.com/v/energy-environment/file/850632089246
Kentucky Wetlands

This data set represents the extent, approximate location and type of wetlands and deepwater habitats in the United States and its Territories. These data delineate the areal extent of wetlands and surface waters as defined by Cowardin et al. (1979). The National Wetlands Inventory - Version 2, Surface Waters and Wetlands Inventory was derived by retaining the wetland and deepwater polygons that compose the NWI digital wetlands spatial data layer and reintroducing any linear wetland or surface water features that were orphaned from the original NWI hard copy maps by converting them to narrow polygonal features. Additionally, the data are supplemented with hydrography data, buffered to become polygonal features, as a secondary source for any single-line stream features not mapped by the NWI and to complete segmented connections. Wetland mapping conducted in WA, OR, CA, NV and ID after 2012 and most other projects mapped after 2015 were mapped to include all surface water features and are not derived data. The linear hydrography dataset used to derive Version 2 was the U.S. Geological Survey's National Hydrography Dataset (NHD). Specific information on the NHD version used to derive Version 2 and where Version 2 was mapped can be found in the 'comments' field of the Wetlands_Project_Metadata feature class. Certain wetland habitats are excluded from the National mapping program because of the limitations of aerial imagery as the primary data source used to detect wetlands. These habitats include seagrasses or submerged aquatic vegetation that are found in the intertidal and subtidal zones of estuaries and near shore coastal waters. Some deepwater reef communities (coral or tuberficid worm reefs) have also been excluded from the inventory. These habitats, because of their depth, go undetected by aerial imagery. By policy, the Service also excludes certain types of "farmed wetlands" as may be defined by the Food Security Act or that do not coincide with the Cowardin et al. definition. Contact the Service's Regional Wetland Coordinator for additional information on what types of farmed wetlands are included on wetland maps. This dataset should be used in conjunction with the Wetlands_Project_Metadata layer, which contains project specific wetlands mapping procedures and information on dates, scales and emulsion of imagery used to map the wetlands within specific project boundaries. Download Link: https://www.fws.gov/wetlands/data/Data-Download.html
Basin Management Units in Kentucky

Major Kentucky watersheds grouped into 5 management units for coordinating Division of Water efforts in managing water resources. There are five large-scale basins that serve as resource units in which monitoring and management strategies will be focused. The general idea is to focus resources and attention on a more concentrated area in a more coordinated fashion with the various stakeholders so that better utilization of resources (i.e., tax dollars, time and information) can be achieved. 1. Kentucky River 2. Salt and Licking Rivers 3. Mississippi, Tennessee, Upper and Lower Cumberland Rivers 4. Green and Tradewater Rivers 5. Big Sandy and Little Sandy Rivers and Tygarts Creek. The Kentucky Watershed Management Framework is a dynamic, flexible structure for coordinating watershed management across the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The Watershed Management Framework is not a new program, but rather a way of coordinating existing programs and building new partnerships that will result in more effective and efficient management of the state's land and water resources. Inherent in the design of the framework is the belief that many stakeholder groups and individuals must have ongoing opportunities to participate in the process of managing the abundant natural resources that characterize Kentucky's watersheds. Benefits to the people of Kentucky include: * Better information for decision making * Increased ability to resolve complex water resource problems * Improved communication and coordination among governmental agencies * More opportunities for citizens to get involved * Increased ability to demonstrate results and benefits of environmental management * More cost-effective use of public and private funds * There are five large-scale basins (see picture below) that serve as resource units in which monitoring and management strategies will be focused. The general idea is to focus resources and attention on a more concentrated area in a more coordinated fashion with the various stakeholders so that better utilization of resources (i.e., tax dollars, time and information) can be achieved. Download spatial layer on [Box].
3DHP Waterbody Features in Kentucky

The 3D Hydrography Program (3DHP) data is an integrated, National, 3D-enabled hydrologic dataset derived from the USGS 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) data. For areas where Elevation-derived Hydrography (EDH) has not yet been collected, 3DHP data is supplemented by hydrologic vector data from the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD). As further EDH data is collected, it will replace the NHD data in those areas. 3DHP data ingested from EDH sources includes ‘value added’ catchments and flowline network derivative attributes. All the data is open and non-proprietary. However, users should be aware that temporal changes may have occurred since this dataset was collected and that some parts of this data may no longer represent actual surface conditions. Users should not use this data for critical applications without a full awareness of its limitations. This dataset is not intended to be used for site-specific regulatory determinations. 3DHP datasets include a three-dimensional (3D) hydrography network generated from, and integrated with, elevation data from the 3DEP to better represent stream gradients and channel conditions, along with waterbodies, hydrologic units, hydrologically enhanced elevation and other surfaces, and more consistent and accurate attributes. This product is new in federal fiscal year 2025 (FY25), and consists only of vector data in a series of feature classes. The product represents the 3DHP dataset and the schema in which it is contained as of September 30, 2024 Future Annual Staged Product releases will reflect the schema at the time the product is generated and include more EDH-sourced data holdings.
Ky DOW 303(d) Approved TMDLs Streams

A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Report is a water quality restoration plan that describes how pollutant loads in an impaired waterbody can be reduced to meet water quality standards. In a TMDL report, you will find the TMDL calculations establishing the allowable amount of a specific pollutant that an impaired waterbody can receive while still meeting water quality standards for each designated use. A TMDL report can contain multiple calculations and can address multiple waterbodies within a watershed.Additional information found in a TMDL report includes watershed information, the waterbody location, sampling data, pollutant sources, and strategies for meeting water quality standards. TMDL implementation plans and watershed management plans can be incorporated into TMDL reports. TMDL reports are developed by the Division of Water (DOW) and must be approved by the EPA. Box Download: [https://ky.box.com/s/06p56119p67a7e8s0kxxgyyv8q432fcn]
Ky DOW 303(d) Approved TMDLs Lakes

A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Report is a water quality restoration plan that describes how pollutant loads in an impaired waterbody can be reduced to meet water quality standards. In a TMDL report, you will find the TMDL calculations establishing the allowable amount of a specific pollutant that an impaired waterbody can receive while still meeting water quality standards for each designated use. A TMDL report can contain multiple calculations and can address multiple waterbodies within a watershed.Additional information found in a TMDL report includes watershed information, the waterbody location, sampling data, pollutant sources, and strategies for meeting water quality standards. TMDL implementation plans and watershed management plans can be incorporated into TMDL reports. TMDL reports are developed by the Division of Water (DOW) and must be approved by the EPA. Box Download: [https://ky.box.com/s/3gf1ty230n7gn9pay3qvavtoq2y36r91]
Ky DOW 303(d) Approved TMDLs Springs

A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Report is a water quality restoration plan that describes how pollutant loads in an impaired waterbody can be reduced to meet water quality standards. In a TMDL report, you will find the TMDL calculations establishing the allowable amount of a specific pollutant that an impaired waterbody can receive while still meeting water quality standards for each designated use. A TMDL report can contain multiple calculations and can address multiple waterbodies within a watershed.Additional information found in a TMDL report includes watershed information, the waterbody location, sampling data, pollutant sources, and strategies for meeting water quality standards. TMDL implementation plans and watershed management plans can be incorporated into TMDL reports. TMDL reports are developed by the Division of Water (DOW) and must be approved by the EPA. Box Download: [https://ky.box.com/s/bdvw4gl3n0jtiuk5gvlfngms5rf2sdfk]
Mined Out Areas in Kentucky

This dataset comprises the digitized polygon features outlining a part of the known mined out areas for coal in the Commonwealth of Kentucky as determined by the Kentucky Department of Revenue's Unmined Minerals Tax program. Mined Out Coal is the portion of the coal reserves which have been subjected to some form or degree of mining extraction. If secondary mining is anticipated, such reserves must be classified as mineable coal. The mined out polygon map developed by the KDOR will be the base map for the KY mine map project. While this base map does not depict all previous mining, it is the most inclusive and complete electronic map available. Visit the Kentucky Mine Mapping Information System at https://minemaps.ky.gov/ for more information.
FEMA DFIRM Flood Hazard Data - 0.2 PCT annual chance flood hazard

The FIRM is the basis for floodplain management, mitigation, and insurance activities for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Insurance applications include enforcement of the mandatory purchase requirement of the Flood Disaster Protection Act, which "... requires the purchase of flood insurance by property owners who are being assisted by Federal programs or by Federally supervised, regulated or insured agencies or institutions in the acquisition or improvement of land facilities located or to be located in identified areas having special flood hazards, " Section 2 (b) (4) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973. In addition to the identification of Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs), the risk zones shown on the FIRMs are the basis for the establishment of premium rates for flood coverage offered through the NFIP. The FIRM Database presents the flood risk information depicted on the FIRM in a digital format suitable for use in electronic mapping applications. The FIRM Database serves to archive the information collected during the Flood Risk Project.
FEMA DFIRM Flood Hazard Data - Areas with reduced risk due to levee

The FIRM is the basis for floodplain management, mitigation, and insurance activities for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Insurance applications include enforcement of the mandatory purchase requirement of the Flood Disaster Protection Act, which "... requires the purchase of flood insurance by property owners who are being assisted by Federal programs or by Federally supervised, regulated or insured agencies or institutions in the acquisition or improvement of land facilities located or to be located in identified areas having special flood hazards, " Section 2 (b) (4) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973. In addition to the identification of Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs), the risk zones shown on the FIRMs are the basis for the establishment of premium rates for flood coverage offered through the NFIP. The FIRM Database presents the flood risk information depicted on the FIRM in a digital format suitable for use in electronic mapping applications. The FIRM Database serves to archive the information collected during the Flood Risk Project.
FEMA DFIRM Flood Hazard Data - Floodways in Kentucky

The FIRM is the basis for floodplain management, mitigation, and insurance activities for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Insurance applications include enforcement of the mandatory purchase requirement of the Flood Disaster Protection Act, which "... requires the purchase of flood insurance by property owners who are being assisted by Federal programs or by Federally supervised, regulated or insured agencies or institutions in the acquisition or improvement of land facilities located or to be located in identified areas having special flood hazards, " Section 2 (b) (4) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973. In addition to the identification of Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs), the risk zones shown on the FIRMs are the basis for the establishment of premium rates for flood coverage offered through the NFIP. The FIRM Database presents the flood risk information depicted on the FIRM in a digital format suitable for use in electronic mapping applications. The FIRM Database serves to archive the information collected during the Flood Risk Project.
Proposed Sewer Lines in Kentucky

The purpose of this feature class is to illustrate the location of proposed wastewater lines in public wastewater systems in the Commonwealth of Kentucky as collected by Kentucky’s Area Development Districts. The locations of proposed wastewater lines, along with the basic attribute data concerning those features, are used by the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority, Area Development Districts, public wastewater systems, and other state/local agencies for the purpose of wastewater infrastructure planning, project development, state and federal funding applications, Kentucky State Clearinghouse, capital improvement plans, data analysis, and for any other purpose that will improve the wastewater infrastructure and service in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Sewer Lines in Kentucky

The purpose of this feature class is to illustrate the location of wastewater lines in public wastewater systems in the Commonwealth of Kentucky as collected by Kentucky’s Area Development Districts and provided by the Kentucky Division of Water. The locations of wastewater lines, along with the basic attribute data concerning those features, are used by the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority, Area Development Districts, public wastewater systems, and other state/local agencies for the purpose of wastewater infrastructure planning and management, project development, asset inventories, capital improvement plans, data analysis, and for any other purpose that will improve the wastewater infrastructure and service in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Purchase Sources in Kentucky

The purpose of this feature class is to illustrate the location of purchase sources in public water systems in the Commonwealth of Kentucky as collected by Kentucky’s Area Development Districts and provided by the Kentucky Division of Water. The locations of purchase sources, along with the basic attribute data concerning those features, are used by the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority, Area Development Districts, public water systems, and other state/local agencies for the purpose of water infrastructure planning and management, project development, asset inventories, capital improvement plans, data analysis, and for any other purpose that will improve the potable water infrastructure and service in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Water Pump Stations in Kentucky

The purpose of this feature class is to illustrate the location of water pump stations in public water systems in the Commonwealth of Kentucky as collected by Kentucky’s Area Development Districts and provided by the Kentucky Division of Water. The locations of water pump stations, along with the basic attribute data concerning those features, are used by the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority, Area Development Districts, public water systems, and other state/local agencies for the purpose of water infrastructure planning and management, project development, asset inventories, capital improvement plans, data analysis, and for any other purpose that will improve the potable water infrastructure and service in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Public Service Commission Exchange Areas in Kentucky

Telephone exchanges in Kentucky define a geographic area in which telephone prices and services are the same. This may be referred to as a rate area. The concept of exchange area is based on geography and regulation, not equipment . An exchange area polygon has only one operating company, which may be referred to as a local telephone company or incumbent local exchange carrier (ILEC or LEC). Area Codes and LATAs (Local Access Transport Area, which is the area local telephone companies are permitted to offer local or long distance telecommunications services), are defined by grouping exchange areas. Download spatial layer from [Box].
Proposed Water Infrastructure Improvements in Kentucky

The purpose of this feature class is to illustrate the location of proposed water points in public water systems in the Commonwealth of Kentucky as collected by Kentucky’s Area Development Districts. The locations of proposed water points along with the basic attribute data concerning those features, are used by the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority, Area Development Districts, public water systems, and other state/local agencies for the purpose of water infrastructure planning, project development, state and federal funding applications, Kentucky State Clearinghouse, capital improvement plans, data analysis, and for any other purpose that will improve the potable water infrastructure and service in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Wastewater Lift Stations in Kentucky

The purpose of this feature class is to illustrate the location of wastewater lines in public wastewater systems in the Commonwealth of Kentucky as collected by Kentucky’s Area Development Districts and provided by the Kentucky Division of Water. The locations of wastewater lines, along with the basic attribute data concerning those features, are used by the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority, Area Development Districts, public wastewater systems, and other state/local agencies for the purpose of wastewater infrastructure planning and management, project development, asset inventories, capital improvement plans, data analysis, and for any other purpose that will improve the wastewater infrastructure and service in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Surface and Spring Sources in Kentucky

The purpose of this feature class is to illustrate the location of surface and spring sources in public water systems in the Commonwealth of Kentucky as collected by Kentucky’s Area Development Districts and provided by the Kentucky Division of Water. The locations of surface and spring sources, along with the basic attribute data concerning those features, are used by the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority, Area Development Districts, public water systems, and other state/local agencies for the purpose of water infrastructure planning and management, project development, asset inventories, capital improvement plans, data analysis, and for any other purpose that will improve the potable water infrastructure and service in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.