PROGRAMS AND PLANS - Parameter codes for storing ground-water withdrawal (pumpage) data in the WRD water-quality file. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR GEOLOGICAL SURVEY WASHINGTON, D.C. 20242 2 copies -- Code A Regional Hydrologist - CR Lakewood, CO November 27, 1973 GROUND WATER BRANCH TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM NO. 74.05 Subject: PROGRAMS AND PLANS - Parameter codes for storing ground- water withdrawal (pumpage) data in the WRD water-quality file. Two parameter codes have been added to allow storage of ground- water withdrawal data in the WRD water-quality file as requested by some Districts. 72050 Monthly withdrawal of ground water, in millions of gallons 72051 Annual withdrawal of ground water, in millions of gallons The date field for parameter 72050 should include year and month (no day); the date field for parameter 72051 should include year only (no month or day). Provisions will be made to convert millions of gallons to acre- feet, if desired, on retrieval. Suggestions or requests for other programs to tabulate and manipulate ground-water withdrawal date stored in the water-quality file should be directed to Claud Baker, who will make the necessary arrangements with Automatic Data Section. (s) John G. Ferris for Chief, Ground Water Branch Water Resources Division WRD Distribution: A, B, S, FO, PO