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Parameter Code Definition

Retrieve definitions of parameter codes and parameter groupings.

Search Criteria
	? Parameter groupings -- List all parameters in a group
	? Parameter code/name -- Enter a code or name (matches any part)
	? CASRN -- For best result, enter full CASRN with dashes. For example, "7439-97-6" (CAS Registry Number� is a Registered Trademark of the American Chemical Society. CAS recommends the verification of the CASRNs through CAS Client ServicesSM.)
	? USEPA SRS -- Matches any part. For example, "phosphorus" retrieves SRS names "Phosphorus", " Organic phosphorus" and " Phosphate-phosphorus". (Definition)

Choose output format
	? Parameter code information displayed in
	Select additional fields to include with the parameter code output:

U.S. Department of the Interior | U.S. Geological Survey
Title: Parameter Code Definition
URL: https://staging.waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/pmcodes?

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