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By New York Water Science Center April 2, 2017

The U.S. Geological Survey collects groundwater level data at about 20,000 wells nationwide, hundreds here in New York. The USGS provides long-term, accurate, and unbiased information that meets the needs of many diverse users. The USGS collects groundwater data needed by Federal, State, and local agencies for planning and operating water-resources projects and regulatory programs.

Groundwater Data

USGS scientist in truck with groundwater quality sampling equipment close to groundwater well
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USGS scientist sampling groundwater quality on Long Island, NY (Public domain.)

Groundwater Levels

Water-Level Statistics

Groundwater Watch

Information Resources

USGS National Resources

Water-Education Resources

Groundwater Use, 2000 (if applicable)

Contact hperlman@usgs.gov if you're interested in the first 2 links below

More information and data about New York's groundwater resources...

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2 women sitting on ground writing on notepad

Long Island Groundwater Network

U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Monitoring on Long Island, New York Groundwater is the sole source of water supply for more than 3 million people on Long Island, New York. Large-scale groundwater pumpage, installation of sanitary- and storm-sewer systems, and frequent variations in precipitation all have significant effects on regional groundwater levels and aquifer storage. In order to properly...
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New York Water Science Center
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Long Island Groundwater Network

U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Monitoring on Long Island, New York Groundwater is the sole source of water supply for more than 3 million people on Long Island, New York. Large-scale groundwater pumpage, installation of sanitary- and storm-sewer systems, and frequent variations in precipitation all have significant effects on regional groundwater levels and aquifer storage. In order to properly...
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photo of groundwater monitoring well on Long Island with cover off

State of the Aquifer, Long Island, New York

Groundwater is among the Nation's most important natural resources. Nationwide it provides half of our drinking water and is essential to the vitality of agriculture and industry, as well as to the health of rivers, wetlands, and estuaries throughout the country. On Long Island groundwater is the sole source of fresh water for over 2.6 million people.
By
New York Water Science Center
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State of the Aquifer, Long Island, New York

Groundwater is among the Nation's most important natural resources. Nationwide it provides half of our drinking water and is essential to the vitality of agriculture and industry, as well as to the health of rivers, wetlands, and estuaries throughout the country. On Long Island groundwater is the sole source of fresh water for over 2.6 million people.
Learn More

The U.S. Geological Survey collects groundwater level data at about 20,000 wells nationwide, hundreds here in New York. The USGS provides long-term, accurate, and unbiased information that meets the needs of many diverse users. The USGS collects groundwater data needed by Federal, State, and local agencies for planning and operating water-resources projects and regulatory programs.

Groundwater Data

USGS scientist in truck with groundwater quality sampling equipment close to groundwater well
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
USGS scientist sampling groundwater quality on Long Island, NY (Public domain.)

Groundwater Levels

Water-Level Statistics

Groundwater Watch

Information Resources

USGS National Resources

Water-Education Resources

Groundwater Use, 2000 (if applicable)

Contact hperlman@usgs.gov if you're interested in the first 2 links below

More information and data about New York's groundwater resources...

link
2 women sitting on ground writing on notepad

Long Island Groundwater Network

U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Monitoring on Long Island, New York Groundwater is the sole source of water supply for more than 3 million people on Long Island, New York. Large-scale groundwater pumpage, installation of sanitary- and storm-sewer systems, and frequent variations in precipitation all have significant effects on regional groundwater levels and aquifer storage. In order to properly...
By
New York Water Science Center
link

Long Island Groundwater Network

U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Monitoring on Long Island, New York Groundwater is the sole source of water supply for more than 3 million people on Long Island, New York. Large-scale groundwater pumpage, installation of sanitary- and storm-sewer systems, and frequent variations in precipitation all have significant effects on regional groundwater levels and aquifer storage. In order to properly...
Learn More
link
photo of groundwater monitoring well on Long Island with cover off

State of the Aquifer, Long Island, New York

Groundwater is among the Nation's most important natural resources. Nationwide it provides half of our drinking water and is essential to the vitality of agriculture and industry, as well as to the health of rivers, wetlands, and estuaries throughout the country. On Long Island groundwater is the sole source of fresh water for over 2.6 million people.
By
New York Water Science Center
link

State of the Aquifer, Long Island, New York

Groundwater is among the Nation's most important natural resources. Nationwide it provides half of our drinking water and is essential to the vitality of agriculture and industry, as well as to the health of rivers, wetlands, and estuaries throughout the country. On Long Island groundwater is the sole source of fresh water for over 2.6 million people.
Learn More
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