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USGS in Your State

USGS Water Science Centers are located in each state.

USGS scientist checks ground-water monitoring equipment. The USGS monitors water-levels in thousands of wells across the Nation.

The USGS monitors ground-water levels in thousands of wells across the U.S. To find ground-water level data, visit the following resources:

USGS Ground-Water Data for the Nation (NWIS)
Your State USGS Water Science Center (WSC)
USGS Ground-Water Watch
State & Local Agencies (See USA.gov for local government and state government web sites.)
- State water resource agencies may collect water-level data.
- Local or state environmental regulatory agencies can help you determine if there are any publicly available environmental reports that might include water-level data for your area.

For more background information on water levels:

For data and information on principal aquifers in the United States:

The USGS does not have a centralized source of local aquifer data. For data and information on local aquifers, visit the following resources:

Your State USGS Water Science Center (WSC): Your state USGS WSC may have publications, maps, or GIS datasets that include local aquifer information. The WSC web site also may link to other sources of local and regional aquifer information.
Search all USGS publications.
Search USGS Water Resources maps and GIS information.

For background information on aquifers:

The USGS collects data on U.S. water use at five-year intervals.

For information on USGS water-quality data, information, and programs, refer to the USGS Office of Water Quality.

There are many ways to find USGS publications and products:

Additional USGS resources that might be of interest include:

Links to resources outside the USGS:

U.S. Department of the Interior | U.S. Geological Survey
URL: http://water.usgs.gov/ogw/basics.html
Page Contact Information: USGS Office of Ground Water
Page Last Modified: Thursday, 26-Jun-2008 13:39:51 EDT