Bridge Construction and Streamflow
Water-quality and Channel Morphology, French Broad River, NC
Water-quality and Channel Morphology, French Broad River, NC
Low-flow Frequency and Mean Annual Flow Statistics Application andPublication
Drought Conditions persist in the Carolinas
Strengthening Partnerships for Chattahoochee River Stewardship
SAWSC Management Attends Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Ceremony
SAWSC Management Attends Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Ceremony
Triangle Area Water Supply Monitoring Project (TAWSMP) Listening Session
USGS scientists, TAWSMP partners, and NCDEQ gathered to discuss emerging contaminants and optimize future data collection activities.
USGS scientists, TAWSMP partners, and NCDEQ gathered to discuss emerging contaminants and optimize future data collection activities.
South Atlantic Water Science Center (SAWSC)
Welcome to USGS South Atlantic Water Science Center's (SAWSC) Website. We offer water information for Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
Hydrologic Data at SAWSC
Hydrologic Data at SAWSC
We provide current and historical surface-water, groundwater, water quality, water use, and ecological data in various formats (map, graphical, tabular).
Science at SAWSC
Science at SAWSC
The South Atlantic Water Science Center collects high-quality hydrologic data and conducts unbiased, scientifically sound research on Georgia's, North Carolina's, and South Carolina's water resources.
News
Low-Flow Statistics Flow Report Available in StreamStats
Low-Flow Statistics Flow Report Available in StreamStats
SAWSC Scientists Share Latest Research Results at North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute (NC WRRI) Conference
SAWSC Scientists Share Latest Research Results at North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute (NC WRRI) Conference
Wildfires continue to burn in Georgia, North and South Carolina
Wildfires continue to burn in Georgia, North and South Carolina
Publications
Streamflow characterization and effects of Interstate 26 highway construction on water-quality and channel morphology conditions of the French Broad River in Buncombe and Henderson Counties, North Carolina, 2019–22 Streamflow characterization and effects of Interstate 26 highway construction on water-quality and channel morphology conditions of the French Broad River in Buncombe and Henderson Counties, North Carolina, 2019–22
The North Carolina Department of Transportation began a series of highway construction projects to upgrade Interstate 26 (I–26) in Buncombe and Henderson Counties, North Carolina, starting in early 2020. The North Carolina Department of Transportation and the U.S. Geological Survey partnered in 2019 to monitor and assess water-quality and geomorphic conditions throughout the French Broad...
Methods for estimating selected low-flow frequency and mean annual flow statistics at gaged and ungaged locations on streams in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina Methods for estimating selected low-flow frequency and mean annual flow statistics at gaged and ungaged locations on streams in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina
The U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (Environmental Protection Division), North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (Division of Water Resources), North Carolina Department of Public Safety (Office of Recovery and Resiliency), and South Carolina Department of Environmental Services, updated low-flow frequency, mean annual...
Assessing streams in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed to guide conservation and restoration activities Assessing streams in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed to guide conservation and restoration activities
Freshwater streams in the Chesapeake Bay watershed are home to numerous aquatic organisms (like fish, amphibians, mussels, and insects) and provide drinking water and recreational opportunities to people living in or visiting the watershed. Land-use changes, such as urban development and increased activities in certain agricultural sectors, have degraded water quality and altered...
Science
South Atlantic Water Science Center (SAWSC) Employment Opportunities
SAWSC Current Job Openings The United States Geological Survey’s (USGS) South Atlantic Water Science Center (SAWSC) offers full time, paid positions in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia to U.S. Citizens. These positions are ideally suited for talented individuals seeking hands on experience in environmental science, hydrology, physical science, and biological sciences. If you are...
River WebCams of the South Atlantic Water Science Center (Georgia, North and South Carolina)
We have installed webcams at a number of locations in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina to allow you to view, in real time, the current river-stage conditions. Some cameras allow users to temporarily control the tilt, pan, and zoom. During periods of flooding, the South Atlantic Water Science Center might take control of the camera. Click on the Study Area Map icons for more information...
South Atlantic Water Science Center Drought Monitoring
When rainfall is less than normal for several weeks, months, or years, the flow of streams and rivers declines, water levels in lakes and reservoirs fall, and the depth to water in wells increases. If dry weather persists and water-supply problems develop, the dry period can become a drought.