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Frequently Asked Questions about South Carolina

I. Water Information

1. How can I obtain streamflow and ground-water level data?
2. How do I get low-flow and flood frequency statistics?
3. Where can I get precipitation and air temperature data?
4. Where can I get river stage forecasts?
5. How do I get information on wetlands?
6. Where can I get information on tides and charts?
7. How can I get information on flood plains?

II. Water Quality and Health Issues
8. Where can I get the water from my local well tested?
9. Where can I get information on the health effects of radon
and other substances in water?
10. Where can I find water-quality standards that apply to
streams in South Carolina?
11. Where can I find standards for drinking water in South Carolina?
12. Where can I find consumption advisories that are in effect for
fish in South Carolina?

III. Mapping and Related Topics
13. How do I obtain a USGS topographic map?
14. How do I obtain satellite images?
15. How do I obtain an aerial photograph?
16. How do I get data on map projections and other data on how
USGS maps are made?
17. Where can I get information on benchmarks?
18. Where can I get information on datums and coordinate conversions?
19. Where can I get correction data for Global Positioning System (GPS) field files?

IV. Geology and Related Topics
20. How can I get information on earthquakes?
21. Where can I get data on soils?
22. Where can I get geologic maps?
23. Where can I get information on Mineral Resources?

V. USGS Activities South Carolina and USGS Publications

24. How do I obtain a USGS publication?
25. How do I obtain information on projects and activities of
the USGS in South Carolina?
26. How can I get information on job openings in the USGS?
27. Where in South Carolina are USGS Water-Resources Division Offices located?


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Further information is available through the USGS Frequently Asked Questions. For questions that aren't covered, you may want to try Ask-A-Geologist or Ask USGS.

Specific questions for South Carolina information can be directed to the:

Director, South Carolina Water Science Center
U.S. Geological Survey
720 Gracern Road, Suite 129
Columbia, SC 29210-7651
Phone: (803) 750-6100
FAX: (803) 750-6181
Email: dc_sc@usgs.gov
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