Parameter codes
Schema
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| Name | Title | Type | Units | Values | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| geometry | geometry |
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| id |
string
|
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Parameter code. | ||
| parameter_name |
string
|
|
Parameter short name. | ||
| unit_of_measure |
string
|
|
Parameter reporting units defined to cooperate with descriptions by USEPA. | ||
| parameter_group_code |
string
|
|
Categorical groupings of parameters by water-quality data type for display and report ordering | ||
| parameter_description |
string
|
|
Parameter description. | ||
| medium |
string
|
|
Parameter medium. | ||
| statistical_basis |
string
|
|
Parameter statistical basis. | ||
| time_basis |
string
|
|
Parameter time basis. | ||
| weight_basis |
string
|
|
Parameter weight basis. | ||
| particle_size_basis |
string
|
|
Parameter particle-size basis. | ||
| sample_fraction |
string
|
|
Parameter fraction. | ||
| temperature_basis |
string
|
|
Parameter temperature basis. | ||
| epa_equivalence |
string
|
|
Indicates the relationship of the USGS parameter code to the EPA code. |