Name:

Stream Discharge Measurement Quality

Description:

The reference table containing the codes, names, and descriptions of the valid stream discharge measurement quality qualifiers.

Authority:

United States Geological Survey, Surface Water User Group

Reference List

Code Sort Order Valid Flag Name Description
UNSP 1 true Unspecified The accuracy of the discharge measurement was not rated.
EXCL 2 true Excellent (2%) The discharge measurement was rated excellent and it should be within 2% of the actual flow.
GOOD 3 true Good (5%) The discharge measurement was rated as good and should be within 5% of the actual flow.
FAIR 4 true Fair (8%) The discharge measurement was rated fair and should be within 8% of the actual flow.
POOR 5 true Poor (more than 8%) The discharge measurement was rated as poor and should be more than 8% of the actual flow.