USGS National Water Quality Monitoring Network
April 21, 2021
What is the U.S. Geological Survey National Water Quality Monitoring Network?
Understanding the water quality of U.S. streams and rivers requires consistent data collection and analysis over decades. The U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) National Water Quality Network (NWQN) was established to facilitate national-scale understanding of surface-water quality conditions through the collection of comparable data in large rivers and small streams in different geographic and land-use settings. Data collected by the NWQN support the needs of Federal, State, and local stakeholders tasked with managing our Nation’s water resources.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2021 |
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Title | USGS National Water Quality Monitoring Network |
DOI | 10.3133/fs20213019 |
Authors | Melissa L. Riskin, Casey J. Lee |
Publication Type | Report |
Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
Series Title | Fact Sheet |
Series Number | 2021-3019 |
Index ID | fs20213019 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | New Jersey Water Science Center; WMA - Observing Systems Division |