Water Resources of Georgia
Welcome to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Web page for the water resources of Georgia; this is your direct link to all kinds of water-resource information. Here you'll find information on Georgia's rivers and streams. You'll also find information about groundwater, water quality, and many other topics. The USGS operates the most extensive satellite network of stream-gaging stations in the state, many of which form the backbone of flood-warning systems.
Georgia Water Science Center RiverCams
We now have two live webcam video installations: Peachtree Creek at Atlanta and at the Flint River at Albany water-monitoring sites to allow you to view, in real time, current river-stage conditions.
USGS WaterAlert
The U.S. Geological Survey WaterAlert service sends e-mail or text messages when certain parameters measured by a USGS water-monitoring site exceed user-definable thresholds. You can subscribe to Georgia water-monitoring sites and be alerted when high water hits.
Georgia Water Information Network (GWIN)
The Georgia Water Information Network is a county-based system that offers water information for thousands of surface-water, groundwater, and water-quality measurement sites in Georgia. Other information includes water-use data and annual hydrologic summaries.
Water News and Notices
Sign up to receive Georgia water news and notices by e-mail.
Sign up to receive a daily water conditions e-mail for selected streams and wells.
Note: Your email address will be stored in our private USGS database with the sole purpose being to send out daily reports and Georgia water news to you. Your email address will not be shared or used for any other purpose.
USGS StreaMail
USGS StreaMail is system for accessing real-time river stage and streamflow from hand-held wireless devices, such as cell phones and Blackberries. All you have to do is send an email or text message to "streamail@usgs.gov" and use a USGS station number in the "Subject" line. In a few minutes you'll get back an email/text message with the most recent stage and streamflow.
Drip calculator
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Highlighted Publications
The Georgia Water Science Center produces publications about water resources.
SIR 2011–5048 Groundwater Conditions and Studies in Georgia, 2008–2009
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Current conditions in Georgia
Quick Link to Real-Time Data:
View site list: SW | GW | WQ
Data to support the Georgia Water Plan
Monitoring-site and water-use data are available for the 11 water-planning regions in the Georgia Water Plan
View water data by Water Planning Region:
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