Specific conductivity in groundwater (DP1.20015.001)

Specific conductance is a proxy for the level of total dissolved solids of the groundwater as well as related to the redox potential. Conductivity may also be used as a tracer of distinct water masses for understanding flow. NEON measures of groundwater conductivity at high temporal resolution. Up to eight wells (and as low as three) are available per aquatic site. From NEON groundwater elevation measurements, the magnitude and direction of groundwater flow can be calculated, which may be coupled to better understand the exchange between groundwater and surface water. This data product includes continuous quality-controlled groundwater temperature captured every 5 minutes and reported as 5-minute instantaneous measurements and 30-minute averages. Latency: Data collected in any given month are published during the second full week of the following month.