A joint BGS and Environment Agency dataset mapping aquifer designations across England and Wales. It identifies two aquifer types: superficial permeable deposits and bedrock solid formations, reflecting their importance for groundwater resources and ecosystem support.
Use Cases
- Map superficial aquifer deposits like sands and gravels to assess groundwater vulnerability
- Analyze bedrock aquifer formations such as sandstone and chalk for resource management
- Integrate aquifer designation layers with hydrological models to support surface water flow studies
- Use the 1:50,000 scale designations for regional environmental impact assessments
Strengths
- Produced by the authoritative British Geological Survey and Environment Agency
- Provides a systematic national-scale classification for England and Wales
- Distinguishes between two geologically distinct aquifer types: superficial and bedrock
Limitations
- The specific data format, column structure, and total feature count are unknown
- Spatial resolution is fixed at the 1:50,000 scale, which may not be suitable for very local analysis
- Lacks metadata on update frequency or version history beyond a single timestamp
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS) and Environment Agency
- Collection Method
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- Time Range
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- Freshness
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- Geography
- England and Wales