Background information on South Florida Data collection, Definition of terms

Adapted from Water Resources Data Florida, Water Year 2004 Volume 2B: South Florida - Groundwater (USGS Water-Data Report FL-04-2B)

DEFINITION OF TERMS

Specialized technical terms related to streamflow, water-quality, and other hydrologic data, as used in this report, may be accessed from http://water.usgs.gov/ADR_Defs_2004.pdf. Terms such as algae, water level, and precipitation are used in their common everyday meanings, definitions of which are given in standard dictionaries. Not all terms defined in this alphabetical list apply to every State. See also table for converting English units to International System (SI) Units. Other glossaries that also define water-related terms are accessible from http://water.usgs.gov/glossaries.html.

Funding for the USGS to design and maintain this site has been provided through a cooperative agreement with the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD). Water-level conditions are monitored by the USGS with support from Federal, State, and local cooperators.

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