National Water Monitoring Network
Detailed Description
In order to manage our water resources well, we need to know how much water we have (water quantity) and how useful it is at any given time or place (water quality). To assess real-time water conditions and forecast future changes, the USGS National Water Monitoring Network collects data on the Nation's water resources utilizing a variety of technologies and methods, at a wide variety of locations.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.
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In order to manage our water resources well, we need to know how much water we have (water quantity) and how useful it is at any given time or place (water quality). To assess real-time water conditions, assess current water-availability for human and ecological uses and forecast future changes, the USGS monitors the Nation's water resources through multiple national water observing networks...
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