Name:

Stream Discharge Measurement Quality

Description:

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