Research and analysis

Groundwater vulnerability maps: improvements to methodology and data

The groundwater vulnerability maps reflect improvements in data mapping and understanding of the factors affecting vulnerability.

• From: Environment Agency
• Published: 28 May 2014
• Last updated: 9 October 2017 — See all updates

Documents

Groundwater vulnerability maps: summary and user guide

Ref: SC040016

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Groundwater vulnerability mapping methodology: report

Ref: SC040016

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Details

The ‘Groundwater vulnerability maps: summary and user guide’ outlines the kinds of activities these maps can be used for.

The ‘Groundwater vulnerability mapping methodology: report’ provides technical information about how the new maps have been created.

These maps help the Environment Agency assess the exposure of groundwater to pollution hazards.

For more information see the groundwater protection guides.

Published 28 May 2014
Last updated 9 October 2017 + show all updates

1. 9 October 2017

   Updated report and summary

2. 28 May 2014

   First published.