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usgs-waterdata

Query USGS NWIS and WQP for streamflow, groundwater, and water quality data.

Updated Mar 5, 2026
Search Tags:#USGS#groundwater#water quality#water data#streamflow#NWIS#WQP
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jpfielding/claude.pnge --skill usgs-waterdata
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: usgs-waterdata
Source: https://github.com/jpfielding/claude.pnge/tree/main/skills/usgs-waterdata
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jpfielding/claude.pnge --skill usgs-waterdata

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides access to real-time and historical water data from the USGS, enabling users to monitor streamflow, groundwater levels, and water quality across the United States.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Real-time Monitoring: Retrieve current streamflow, gage height, and water temperature.
  • Historical Analysis: Access daily and long-term statistics for water parameters.
  • Water Quality Data: Query specific analyte concentrations (e.g., Lithium, Chloride, TDS) from the Water Quality Portal.
  • Site Discovery: Find monitoring stations based on location, site type, and available data.
  • Use Case: A petroleum engineer needs to understand baseline water chemistry in a specific region of West Virginia to assess potential impacts from oil and gas operations. They can use this Skill to query for historical lithium and chloride concentrations in groundwater and surface water near active well sites.

Quick Start

Use the usgs-waterdata skill to find the current streamflow for the USGS site 03058500.

Frequently Asked Questions about usgs-waterdata

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I retrieve real-time streamflow data for a specific USGS monitoring site?▼

To retrieve real-time streamflow data, query the USGS National Water Information System (NWIS) using the target site number to access current gage height, discharge, and water temperature readings.

Can I query historical groundwater levels and water chemistry concentrations from the Water Quality Portal?▼

Yes, you can query the Water Quality Portal for historical groundwater levels and specific water chemistry analytes like lithium, chloride, magnesium, and TDS across the United States.

What is the best way to find USGS water monitoring stations near a specific location for environmental baseline analysis?▼

Site discovery allows you to find USGS water monitoring stations by filtering based on geographic location, site type, and available data parameters to support environmental monitoring and resource management.

How do I access long-term historical statistics for water quality parameters like TDS and chloride?▼

Access long-term historical statistics for water quality parameters by querying the NWIS database for daily and long-term records of specific analytes like TDS and chloride concentrations.

Does this USGS water data skill support querying water quality parameters for assessing oil and gas impacts?▼

Yes, the skill supports querying specific analyte concentrations from the Water Quality Portal to assess baseline water chemistry and potential impacts from industrial operations like oil and gas drilling.

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