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Water Quality Data
National Water Information System (NWIS)
NWIS provides current and historical water-quality data.
Today's Water Conditions
Water-Quality Watch provides continuous real-time water-quality measurements.
Water-Quality Web Services
Web services automate the sharing of USGS and USEPA water-quality monitoring data.
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Additional water-quality data resources are available.
USGS Water Science Areas
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USGS Water-Quality Information Pages
The U.S. Geological Survey provides scientific and technical expertise, leadership, and coordination in addressing issues concerning the quality of the Nation's water resources. Our scientists:
- Collect, analyze, and interpret water-quality data.
- Engage in field and laboratory research and methods development.
- Work with local, State, and Federal agencies and the citizenry to identify and understand environmental issues and concerns.
Assessing Our Nation's Water Quality
USGS studied the occurrence of radium in groundwater in major aquifers of the United States.
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USGS Responds to Water-Quality Hazards
The USGS responds to major events, including natural hazards, that can affect our Nation's water quality by working with local, State, and Federal agencies and the citizenry to identify, quantify, and understand environmental issues and concerns.
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Water-Quality Topics
USGS collects data and information on topics such as the transport, fate, and remediation of contaminants. Learn more about:
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USGS in Your Area
Learn more about local water quality by visiting the web site for the USGS Water Science Center located in your state:
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