For this first release of CWNS data in Ask WATERS, data extraction capabilities are limited to federal needs, population, and flow information. Future releases for the CWNS 2004 Report to Congress data may provide access to additional CWNS types of data.

Ask WATERS Simple Query Tool answers multi-program questions that draw on information from the databases linked through WATERS. This tool generates cross-program calculations, examines spatial relationships between programs, performs nationwide analyses, and produces multi-program inventory reports for a given geographic area.

Ask WATERS Expert Query Tool provides ad hoc query capability, allowing users to build both their selection criteria and output formats. The Expert Query Tool also provides simple statistics and an export capability that allows users to extract database information that can easily be imported into a spreadsheet or PC database.

For additional questions and information, see the full version of Ask WATERS. Please use the 'Contact Us' link below to let us know your suggestions for future improvements to CWNS data query capabilities through Ask WATERS.