USGS Water Services API
Overview
Water quality and level info for rivers and lakes
USGS Water Services is a science & math API. It needs no API key. It is served over HTTPS and does not allow direct browser requests (no CORS).
At a glance
- Authentication
- No auth
- HTTPS
- Yes
- CORS
- No
- Category
- Science & Math
Questions
Does the USGS Water Services API need an API key?
No. The USGS Water Services API can be called without an API key or sign-up, which makes it handy for prototypes and front-end demos.
Can I call the USGS Water Services API from the browser?
Not directly. The USGS Water Services API does not send CORS headers, so call it from your server or a proxy instead of browser JavaScript.
Does the USGS Water Services API support HTTPS?
Yes, the USGS Water Services API is served over HTTPS.
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