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Quick Link to Real-Time Data (Quick look: Real-time data typically are recorded at 15-60 minute intervals, stored onsite, and then transmitted to USGS offices every 1 to 4 hours, depending on the data relay technique used. Recording and transmission times may be more frequent during critical events. Data from real-time sites are relayed to USGS offices via satellite, telephone, and/or radio and are available for viewing within minutes of arrival. For more information about this topic, click here.  )
View NJ real time data site list: SW | GW | WQ
USGS StreaMail (USGS StreaMail: Use the USGS StreaMail system to request real-time stream stage and flow data by SMS text messaging or email from your computer, cell phone or Blackberry. Send a text message or email to "streamail@usgs.gov" and in the "Subject" line or text message area, put in a USGS station (site) number. In a few minutes, you'll get back a response with the most recent stream stage and flow. Click the icon to send an email.  )
Welcome to the New Jersey Water Science Center web page. This is your direct link to water-resource information on New Jersey's rivers and streams, groundwater, water quality, and biology. Data collection and interpretive studies are done by the Center to support state-wide water-resource infrastructure and management needs and are part of the USGS science strategy to address the water-resource priorities of the nation and global trends in:
NJ Water SciencesThe USGS New Jersey Water Science Center monitors and analyzes surface-water, groundwater, water-quality and biological parameters throughout the state. Data collection and interpretive studies are done in cooperation with various local, State, or Federal agencies. 
Surface WaterNew Jersey provides real-time water-stage and streamflow data at over 140 sites across the state. Flood prediction, stream low-flow characteristics and surface-water quality are currently under investigation in 28 studies. 
GroundwaterNew Jersey maintains a long-term water-level monitoring network of 192 wells. Real-time water-level data is available at 22 of these wells. Over 30 current groundwater investigations evaluate groundwater-supply and groundwater-quality issues. 
Water QualityWater-quality conditions are continuously monitored by the USGS at 42 real-time sites across the state of New Jersey. Water-quality issues in groundwater and surface-water are addressed in over 30 current interpretive studies. 
BiologyInterpretive studies based on periodic monitoring address aquatic life impairments resulting from the impact of hydrologic stresses. Featured ProjectEcologically Relevant Hydrologic Indices for a Baseline Period of Record for Selected Stream Gages in New Jersey
The hydroecological integrity assessment process (HIP) has been fully developed for the State of New Jersey (NJHIP). The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is in the process of applying ecologically relevant ecological flow goals (ERHI's) from the NJHIP to current and future regulation of New Jersey streams, which would assist the NJDEP in incorporating ecological integrity as a regulatory management tool. NJDEP has selected specific primary and surrogate ERHI's from the NJHIP as well as additional indices that are relevant to streamflow regulation procedures. Highlighted PublicationsThe New Jersey Water Science Center produces publications about water resources.
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