Groundwater is the invisible lifeline beneath our feet, stored within the pores and fractures of soil, sand, and rock.
Discover why it matters for Europe’s water security, public health, and sustainable future in our latest factsheet, available for download below.
Document: Factsheet: Groundwater
Document: Factsheet: Groundwater (Ukrainian translation)
Most activities within the green transition involve freshwater, and hence will increasingly affect freshwater quantity and quality, drinking water, and ecosystems in the future. Establishing a permanent Geological Service for Europe, with open access to groundwater data through EGDI, would strengthen ongoing efforts through improved real-time data and forecasting to manage challenges such as droughts.