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Transition to NextGen WaterAlert NOW

From now until September 30th, 2022, current users of WaterAlert will be able to take 3 simple steps to transfer their alerts to the Next Generation system. Users will receive an email with a unique link to the transition page for their specific alerts. We anticipate this process taking 5 minutes or less for most users.

Date Posted August 22, 2022 Last Updated October 19, 2023
Author Nicole Felts and Randi Butler
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graphic with text: Next Generation WaterAlert, transition your legacy alerts now!

The transition opens today, August 22nd, 2022 and will close on September 30th, 2022.

DateWhat Will Happen
August 2022Next Generation WaterAlert is available
August 22nd, 2022Transition period opens
September 30th, 2022Transition period closes
October 1st, 2022Legacy WaterAlert is Decomissioned

📩 Check your email!

graphic with text: Check your email. Click the link we emailed you. Didn't get our email? Contact us. wdfn@usgs.gov.
Current users of Legacy WaterAlert will be able to take 3 simple steps to transfer their alerts to the Next Generation system. Users should have received an email from us with a unique link to the transition page for their specific alerts. YOU MUST CLICK THE LINK IN YOUR EMAIL TO TRANSITION. We anticipate this process taking 5 minutes or less for most users. Users who do not transition following that first email will continue to receive emails until they either transition, or until the transition period closes.
graphic with text: 3 easy steps, 1 login, 2 transfer alerts, 3 verify!

Users will take 3 simple steps to transition to NextGen WaterAlert: login, transfer alerts, verify they’re all there, and you’re done!

Step 1: Login

graphic with text: Next Generation WaterAlert, transition your legacy alerts now!

Public users will use login.gov, the public’s one account for government services. If you don’t have a login.gov account, it takes only a few minutes and 3 pieces of information to create an account. You’ll need your email address, a secure password, and one or more authentication methods.

USGS users will use their active directory credentials to seamlessly login to WaterAlert with one click.

Step 2: Transfer alerts

graphic with text: Next Generation WaterAlert, transition your legacy alerts now!

Choose which alerts to transfer to NextGen WaterAlert. When in doubt, select all since you won’t be able to return to this transition page.

Step 3: Verify

graphic with text: Next Generation WaterAlert, transition your legacy alerts now!

You’re all done. Click My Alerts to verify that your alerts transitioned successfully. From here, you can edit, delete, and pause existing alerts, and create new alerts.

🆘 Need help?

graphic with text: Next Generation WaterAlert. Video tutorials for transitioning & managing alerts coming soon!

We’re happy to help. 📧 Email us at any time: wdfn@usgs.gov. Contact us with questions, concerns, or requests for help.

🙌 With Water Data for the Nation, the USGS is making high-quality water information discoverable, accessible, and usable for everyone.

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