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1997-1998 Hydrologic Report
RUNOFF
The Department operates 65 streamflow measurement stations (62 water-stage recording stations and 3 witness gages). Daily mean flow data and maximum instantaneous flow for each station were collected for these stations during the reporting period. Additional data can be obtained by contacting the custodian of hydrologic records.

  ALERT SYSTEM
  Automated Local Evaluation in Real Time
The Department operates and maintains the ALERT computer system to monitor meteorological conditions at 23 river stage locations in the County.

The Department's ALERT System also receives rainfall, streamflow, and reservoir data from the Corps of Engineers' Los Angeles Telemetry System.

  CUSTODIAN:
Unpublished information may be obtained by contacting:

Los Angeles County Department of Public Works
Water Resources Division
P.O. Box 1460
Alhambra, CA 91802-1460
...or telephone: (626) 458-6120

  
  COOPERATION:
The Department receives or has access to streamflow data from other agencies. Data from 5 of the Department's stations are published in the United States Geological Survey's annual water supply papers.

Agencies with which the Department exchanges data are:
  • United States Geological Survey, Water Resource Division
  • United States Army Corps of Engineers
  • State Department of Water Resources
  • The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
  • San Gabriel River Water Committee