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Pressures and risks on groundwater and groundwater dependent ecosystems

We assessed the pressures on groundwater and groundwater dependent ecosystems from diffuse source pressures, point source pressures and water abstraction and flow regulation.

The results are displayed as maps and statistics, and can be found through the links below along with the risk assessment methods.

Diffuse source pressures on groundwater

Diffuse pollution can arise from the way we use the land - both in rural and urban areas.
Point source pressures on groundwater

Discharges from sewage works and industrial processes can contain substances that can damage the quality of groundwaters.
Abstraction and flow pressures on groundwater

Water is taken from rivers, canals, reservoirs, lakes or underground aquifers to provide public water supplies, for agriculture and industry.

Pressures and risks on groundwater and groundwater dependent ecosystems

Diffuse source pressures on groundwater

Point source pressures on groundwater

Abstraction and flow pressures on groundwater

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