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​​Logging Off

AQS can be closed (and logged off) by clicking on either the usual window close button (the red X on the top right for windows users) or the Exit icon.  The user may be asked whether to commit/save changes or exit.  The user should answer appropriately.

The user may also exit AQS by closing the browser window that AQS is running in, however it should be noted that this closes AQS without it prompting if the user would like to save any changes.

Learn more, service, and support

To learn about Do this

General Use
Locked Accounts

Reporting Problems

Contact the AQS Help Desk M-F 8am-6:30pm EST 866.411.4372 opt 3
eisd@epa.gov M-F 6am-9pm EST
Loading Data Go to Loading Data in AQS
Detailed information about data in the database Go to AQS Data Dictionary
AQS related material Go to Manuals and Guides
Updating the User's Guide Contact Mr. Joshua Drukenbrod at drukenbrod.josh@epa.gov
AQS XML file construction Go to Exchange Network

Appendix A

Quick Reference Guide

Tips

  • If applicable, passwords must be changed every 90 days.
  • When using reports, be as specific as possible in providing criteria.
  • "%" is the wildcard for Oracle queries.
  • Date format is: YYYYMMDD
  • Under Maintain, if you are logged on in a screening group, you can only access records assigned to your screening group.

Changing Password (if applicable)

  1. From the Main Menu, click Admin, then Security.
  2. Enter new AQS password and Confirm the password, click 'OK'.

Browse Data

  1. From the Main Menu, select Maintain.
  2. Select the type of data you want to brose:  Site, Monitor, Sample Values (Raw Data)...
  3. Enter criteria for limiting the data (ex. state, county, site...)
  4. Click the Execute Query button.

Changing Raw Data Values

  1. From the Main Menu, click Maintain, Sample Values, and then Raw Data.
  2. Enter monitor identifying information, date range, and click Execute Query.
  3. Click on field in Raw Data area to change.
  4. Change incorrect value.
  5. Click the Save icon.

Deleting Raw Data Records

  1. From the Main Menu, click Maintain, Sample Values, and then Raw Data.
  2. Enter monitor identifying information, date range, and click Execute Query.
  3. Click on field in Raw Data area to delete.
  4. Click the Remove Record icon.
  5. Click the Save icon.

Changing Site/Monitor Data

  1. From the Main Menu, click Maintain then Monitor.
  2. Enter Site/Monitor identifying information.
  3. Click Execute Query.
  4. Make changes.
  5. Click the Save icon.

[Note] changing the site data is the same except you would specify Site from the Maintain option.

Using Correct to Change Records in the Staging Tables

  1. From the Main Menu, click Correct then Raw.
  2. Enter identifying information then press the Execute Query icon.
  3. Correct any errors.
  4. Click the Save icon.
  5. Navigate to the Batch screen.
  6. Click the 'Load File' button.

Uploading Data Using Batch

  1. Select Screening Group Access and Screening Group upon logging in.
  2. From the Main Menu select Batch.
  3. Click 'Goto ENSC' and login to the Exchange Network.
  4. Click 'My Service Center'.
  5. Select the 'Service Name' ending in AQS Submit.
  6. Select a Document to Upload.
  7. Fill in all other fields and then click 'SEND DATA'.
  8. After clicking the Send button the 'Request Received!' screen will appear.

Creating Reports

  1. From the Main Menu click Retrieval then Standard Reports Selection.
  2. Provide Report Code on Criteria Set tab.
  3. Choose to run the report online or have it sent via Email.
  4. Provide selection criteria on the Data Selections tab.
  5. If necessary, complete the Sort Order and Report Options tabs.
  6. Click 'Generate Report' on the Criteria Set tab.

Inputting Raw Values Using Maintain

  1. From the Main Menu, click Maintain, Sample Values, and then Raw Data.
  2. Enter monitor identifying information and then click the Execute Query icon.
  3. On the Raw Data tab, click on one of the records in the 'Raw Data' area of the screen.
  4. Click the Insert Record icon in the top menu and enter new information.
  5. Click the Save icon.

Insert a New Site/Monitor Using Maintain

  1. From within the appropriate Screening Group, click Maintain and then Site.
  2. Click the Cancel Query icon.
  3. On the Basic Site Data tab, provide the State Code, County Code and Site ID.
  4. Complete information on the Required and Optional tabs of the Maintain Site Data screen (Basic Site Data, Agency Roles...).
  5. Click the Save icon.
  6. Click the Create Monitor button.
  7. Provide information on the Monitor Basic tab as well as other tabs.  (Several required fields here).
  8. Click the Save icon.
  9. Verify that the Site/Monitor have been entered by clicking from the Main Menu, Maintain, Site and Monitor.
  10. Enter the State, County and Site ID then click the Execute Query icon.
  11. Site/Monitor should now be displayed.

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