National Groundwater Survey
The National Groundwater Survey (NGS) is a component part of the British Geological Survey's (BGS) Groundwater Science area of science. The NGS aims to provide strategic scientific underpinning for groundwater resources management and protection.
The survey is carried out through studies of major aquifer blocks, which focus on describing and quantifying the occurrence of groundwater in British aquifers, its movement and natural quality as well as the processes controlling solute and contaminant transport and degradation. These descriptions are based on review of existing knowledge and data, supported by collection and interpretation of new data as well as undertaking relevant research of generic or regional significance.
Advisory panels at both the national and regional levels have been established to ensure that the development of the programme, within the overall objectives, reflects the needs of the user community.
