CORE vs USGS Water Services
If you need a Science & Math API that's easy to integrate, go with USGS Water Services.
USGS Water Services
Water quality and level info for rivers and lakes
CORE
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
USGS Water Services
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- No CORS support
| Feature | CORE | USGS Water Services |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | No |
When to use which?
USGS Water Services is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.