How do I use usgswater?

1. Click on "Deploy Server". 2. Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state. 3. In the chat, type @ followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@usgswater streamflow for Susquehanna River near Harrisburg" That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed. Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.

mcp-usgswater

USGS Water MCP — wraps USGS National Water Information System (NWIS) REST services (free, no auth)

Part of Pipeworx — an MCP gateway connecting AI agents to 673+ live data sources.

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Quick Start

Add to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "usgswater": {
      "url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/usgswater/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Or connect to the full Pipeworx gateway for access to all 673+ data sources:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pipeworx": {
      "url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Using with ask_pipeworx

Instead of calling tools directly, you can ask questions in plain English:

ask_pipeworx({ question: "your question about Usgswater data" })

The gateway picks the right tool and fills the arguments automatically.

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License

MIT

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