Modeling Escherichia coli in the Missouri River near Omaha, Nebraska, 2012-16: Model Inputs and Outputs

This data release contains the inputs and outputs from the development of Escherichia coli (E. coli) concentration models for the four Missouri River sites near Omaha, Nebraska. Model development, models, and results are published in the associated U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) report Densmore and others, 2020. Load Estimator models (LOADEST) (Runkel and others, 2004) were developed from the first 5 years of data (July 2012-September 2016). Sites include Missouri River at NP Dodge Park at Omaha, Nebr. (USGS Site ID 412126095565201), Missouri River at Freedom Park Omaha, Nebr. (USGS Site ID 411636095535104), Missouri River near Council Bluffs, Iowa (USGS Site ID 06610505), and Missouri River near La Platte, Nebr. (USGS Site ID 410333095530101). Some model inputs are not included in this data release because they are published elsewhere (National Water Information System- web interface https://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis). Input datasets included in this data release are daily data and include precipitation and antecedent precipitation index data and Long Term Control Plan (LTCP) progress (projects completed and combined sewer overflows [CSO] upstream of the sampling site). Metadata describing the input files as well as the files themselves can be downloaded from the linked Model Inputs child item page. Output datasets included in this data release are yearly, recreation season, and daily E. coli concentrations predicted using developed LOADEST models. Metadata describing the output files as well as the files themselves can be downloaded from the linked Model Outputs child item page.