'Hydrometry' is the monitoring of the components of the
hydrological cycle including
rainfall,
groundwater characteristics, as well as
water quality and flow characteristics of
surface waters.
[1] The
etymology of the term ''hydrometry'' derives from the Greek: Hydro = water; metros = measuring.
See also
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Gauging station
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Water pollution
References
1. Wubbo Boiten, ''Hydrometry'', Francis and Taylor publishers. (2000)