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Cost effectiveness of the stream-gaging program in Ohio

Water-Resources Investigations Report 85-4072
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https://doi.org/10.3133/wri854072

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Abstract

This report documents the results of the cost effectiveness of the stream-gaging program in Ohio. Data uses and funding sources were identified for 107 continuous stream gages currently being operated by the U.S. Geological Survey in Ohio with a budget of $682,000; this budget includes field work for other projects and excludes stations jointly operated with the Miami Conservancy District. No stream gage were identified as having insufficient reason to continue their operation; nor were any station identified as having uses specifically only for short-term studies. All 107 station should be maintained in the program for the foreseeable future. The average standard error of estimation of stream flow records is 29.2 percent at its present level of funding. A minimum budget of $679,000 is required to operate the 107-gage program; a budget less than this does no permit proper service and maintenance of the gages and recorders. At the minimum budget, the average standard error is 31.1 percent The maximum budget analyzed was $1,282,000, which resulted in an average standard error of 11.1 percent. A need for additional gages has been identified by the other agencies that cooperate in the program. It is suggested that these gage be installed as funds can be made available.

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Shindel, H., Bartlett, W., 1986, Cost effectiveness of the stream-gaging program in Ohio: U.S. Geological Survey Water-Resources Investigations Report 85-4072, v, 109 :ill.,maps ;28 cm., https://doi.org/10.3133/wri854072.

Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Cost effectiveness of the stream-gaging program in Ohio
Series title Water-Resources Investigations Report
Series number 85-4072
DOI 10.3133/wri854072
Year Published 1986
Language ENGLISH
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey, Water Resources Division,
Description v, 109 :ill.,maps ;28 cm.
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