Water Data for the Nation

• Real Time Data

• USGS WaterWatch
  • Current hydrologic conditions
  • Floods | Droughts
  • Surface water quality
  • Groundwater levels

• Historical data
  • Streamflow
  • Ground water
  • Water quality
  • Annual Data Reports
  • Instantaneous Data Archive (IDA)

Water Programs

• • Office of Surface Water
  • Office of Groundwater
  • Office of Water Quality
  • National Water Information System
  • National Water Quality Assessment

ABOUT THE HIF

• • Office information
    • Location
    • Employee directory
  • HIF History

USGS IN YOUR STATE

USGS Water Science Centers are located in each state.

Programs at the Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility

Programs at the HIF that support the hydrologic data collection activities of the USGS include engineering projects, instrument and equipment evaluations and training classes.

	Projects Employees of the HIF Engineering Support Unit conduct projects to develop new or modify existing hydrologic instruments and equipment. They also design and configure custom systems from existing equipment and instruments. Read more about Projects at the HIF.
	Instrument Evaluation HIF employees conduct equipment and instrument evaluations in order to identify products that meet the requirements of the USGS to collect hydrologic data. Those requirements include; cost effectiveness, accuracy, compatibility with existing equipment and infrastructure, and an ability to perform under a wide range of environmental conditions. Read more about instrument evaluations at the HIF.
	Training The HIF currently offers two training courses. Courses provide lectures and "hands-on" experience. Both courses regularly receive glowing, enthusiastic evaluations from the students who complete them. Read more about the training opportunities at the HIF.