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    • Water quality data collection is infrequent and costly, necessitating estimation for unmonituted days.
    • Regression models are commonly used to interpolate water quality data using streamflow, but their accuracy for pollutant load estimation needs evaluation.
    • Intermittent water quality data and model selection significantly impact pollutant load estimations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the performance of regression models in estimating pollutant loads from intermittent water quality data.
    • To assess the influence of water quality data frequency and model type on pollutant load estimation accuracy.
    • To determine the optimal proportion of storm samples for accurate annual load estimation.

    Main Methods:

    • Nine regression models from the Load Estimator (LOADEST) and one from the Web-based Load Interpolation Tool (LOADIN) were employed.
    • Subsampling of daily water quality data was performed to simulate intermittent data collection for Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), and sediment.
    • Model performance was evaluated based on accuracy and precision across different water quality parameters and storm sample proportions.

    Main Results:

    • Regression model performance varied by water quality parameter and the proportion of storm samples included.
    • LOADEST models demonstrated accurate and precise annual sediment and P load estimates when using 20-40% storm samples.
    • LOADIN provided more accurate and precise annual N load estimates compared to LOADEST models.

    Conclusions:

    • The choice of regression model and the inclusion of storm event data are critical for accurate annual pollutant load estimation.
    • Avoiding extrapolation and ensuring the availability of water quality data from storm events are crucial for reliable load estimates.
    • Specific models like LOADEST and LOADIN show varying strengths for different pollutants and data sampling strategies.