Waterbody Classifications

This data set provides the water quality classifications of New York State's lakes, rivers, streams and ponds, collectively referred to as waterbodies. All water bodies in the state are provided a water quality classification based on existing, or expected best usage, of each waterbody or waterbody segment. Under New York State's Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), Title 5 of Article 15, certain waters of the state are protected on the basis of their classification. Streams and small waterbodies located in the course of a stream that are designated as C (T) or higher (i.e., C (TS), B, or A) are collectively referred to as "protected streams."

本数据集提供了纽约州湖泊、河流、溪流和池塘等水体（统称为水体）的水质分类。根据每个水体或水体段现有的或预期最佳用途，对州内所有水体均进行了水质分类。依据纽约州环境保护法（ECL）第15章第5条，基于其分类，对州内某些水体实施了保护。位于溪流路径上的指定为C（T）或更高等级（即C（TS）、B或A）的溪流和小型水体统称为“保护性溪流”。