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collecting streamwater samples for mercury analyses in an Adirondack stream

Water-Quality Information and Data

Lab tests for ecoli bacteria in water uses ultraviolet light to display the results.

The U.S. Geological Survey operates and maintains approximately 7,300 streamgages nationwide, hundreds here in New York, which provide long-term, accurate, and unbiased information that meets the needs of many diverse users. The USGS collects the streamflow data needed by Federal, State, and local agencies for planning and operating water-resources projects and regulatory programs.

The links below allow you to find information and data about water-quality in New York.

New York NAWQA

Water-Quality Data

Water-Quality Data

Water-Quality Statistics

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