Groundwater science
We provide long-term groundwater-related capability in the hydrosciences for the benefit of the UK, and internationally.
Our research addresses issues related to the sustainability of water resources and quality, the impacts of environmental change on the water cycle, natural hazards in the context of groundwater, and groundwater and human health.
We undertake groundwater-related monitoring and surveys and have extensive data and information, much of which is accessible through the BGS website.
With our partners, we undertake integrated catchment studies through the development of field sites and novel monitoring technologies, the development of groundwater models, and the provision of supporting services and analytical facilities.
Research areas
Catchment processesGroundwater–surface water interaction, hyporheic zone, recharge, observatories ...
Hydrological Outlook UK A monthly forecast for river flows and groundwater levels over the coming months...
Contact
Contact Enquiries for further information about BGS Groundwater Science
- Has groundwater influenced the recent UK floods (December 2015 — January 2016)?
- Hydrological Outlook UK
- Groundwater resilience to climate change and abstraction in the Indo-Gangetic basin
- Groundwater and the LWEC Water Climate Change Impacts Report Card
- Hyporheic zone research
- Methane in UK groundwater
