Hydrologic Monitoring Network Handbook

Quantifying hydrologic parameters such as precipitation, streamflow, evapotranspiration,

and aquifer response are fundamental to understanding a region’s hydrological budget, and

thus the availability of water resources. This is particularly important in small island

developing communities where critical water resources are limited. Climate and

streamflow measurements provide information on ground and surface water supply, while

measurement of aquifer parameters such as water level and salinity is imperative for

understanding sub-surface water flow, transport, and availability. These hydrologic

datasets are essential for design of sustainable water supply systems and for prediction or

detection of acute threats to drinking water quality or availability.