Frequently Asked Questions

1. Question: What is CWMS Data API?

   Answer: CWMS Data API is a web service that provides access to water management data. Review the CDA Glossary for more information.

2. Question: How do I get started with CWMS Data API?

   Answer: You can get started by reading the documentation and following the setup instructions provided.

3. Question: What kind of data can I access using CWMS Data API?

   Answer: You can access various types of water management data including reservoir levels, inflows, outflows, and more.

4. Question: Is there any authentication required to use the API?

   Answer: Yes, you need to obtain an API key to authenticate your requests that require writing, updating, or deleting data, or if the endpoint contains sensitive data (API Keys, etc).

5. Question: Where can I find more information?

   Answer: This site contains user information but we also have a SwaggerUI for developers to experiment with the endpoints.