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usgs-data-download
Download water level data from USGS using the dataretrieval package. Use when accessing real-time or historical streamflow data, downloading gage height or discharge measurements, or working with USGS station IDs.
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# USGS Data Download Guide
## Overview
This guide covers downloading water level data from USGS using the `dataretrieval` Python package. USGS maintains thousands of stream gages across the United States that record water levels at 15-minute intervals.
## Installation
```bash
pip install dataretrieval
```
## nwis Module (Recommended)
The NWIS module is reliable and straightforward for accessing gage height data.