SAWSC Meets with National Weather Service (NWS) and Henderson County Emergency Services
NWS uses USGS data for flood-forecast models
NWS uses USGS data for flood-forecast models
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 and Publication
Drought Persists
Strengthening Partnerships for Chattahoochee River Stewardship
SAWSC Management Attends Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Ceremony
SAWSC Management Attends Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Ceremony
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
Comparative screening of private, public, and bottled drinking water in vitro bioactivity Comparative screening of private, public, and bottled drinking water in vitro bioactivity
This study compares in vitro bioactivity profiles of extracts from private tapwater (51 samples), public tapwater (143 samples), and bottled water (31 samples), using high-throughput, multiplex, transcription factor screening. Of 48 biological end points tested, 25 showed significant (≥50% above the field blank) activity. Frequently detected (≥10% of samples) bioactivities (in decreasing...
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...
Science
South Atlantic Water Science Center (SAWSC) Employment Opportunities
SAWSC Current Job Openings: (There are currently no 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...
39 Years of Stream Conditions Show Widespread Biological Changes Across the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
USGS scientists predicted stream biological conditions across the Chesapeake Bay watershed from 1985 through 2023, revealing widespread changes but only a ~1% increase in stream length classified as improved. These predicted improvements fell short of the Chesapeake Bay Program’s goal of improving the health of 10% of streams by 2025.
Triangle Area, NC, Water Supply Monitoring
The Research Triangle area, located within the upper Cape Fear and Neuse River basins, is one of the most rapidly developing areas in the Nation. Growth has increased demand for water from public suppliers, the majority of which draw water from streams and lakes in the region. Growth also brings the threat of greater loads of contaminants and new contaminant sources that, if not properly managed...