Data source

U.S. Geological Survey

USGS Water Data · source identity, access, license, and current Pelagio Defense usage.

What it provides
water level, water quality, sea surface temperature, salinity
Coverage
United States
Time coverage
Realtime and historical, site-dependent
Typical latency
Usually 15-minute readings transmitted hourly
Access
REST, GEOJSON · no account required
License
U.S. Government public data · attribution: U.S. Geological Survey
Pelagio Defense status
active · production default
Registry verified
2026-08-31
Checked facts
Active adapter uses the new Water Data for the Nation OGC API · Latest-continuous readings preserve parameter codes and approval status · Null readings are never converted to zero · Legacy WaterServices decommissions in early 2027