Groundwater Ecology Network: Aquifer Condition in England with 75 Sites

75 monitoring sites form a nationally representative network for groundwater fauna in England. The dataset integrates in-situ water quality, groundwater levels, and biological sampling to build a holistic picture of aquifer condition. It is produced by the UK Environment Agency under the NCEA programme, with a first round of monitoring completed in 2024 and at least three full rounds planned by 2028.

Use Cases

• Assess groundwater ecosystem health based on integrated water quality and biological data
• Analyze species richness and biodiversity patterns in groundwater fauna
• Conduct natural capital valuation based on the baseline of natural assets
• Model relationships between environmental pressures and ecological response mentioned in the description

Strengths

• First strategic, nationally representative monitoring network for groundwater fauna in England
• Integrates multiple data types: in-situ water quality, groundwater levels, and biological sampling
• Plans for at least 3 full rounds of monitoring at all sites by 2028

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
• Data may reflect geographic bias inherent to its focus on England

Provenance

Source

Environment Agency (UK Government, Defra NCEA programme)

Collection Method

Strategic monitoring network integrating in-situ water quality measurements, groundwater level data, and biological sampling

Time Range

Monitoring began with a first round in 2024, with at least three full rounds planned through 2028

Freshness

Last updated 2026-06-19 13:41:55.978189; freshness should be verified

Geography

England