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💧Why #groundwater is important. It provides: 🚰 a crucial freshwater drinking source for millions of people 💧baseflows to rivers 💧supports wetland habitat 💧provides water for our food supporting farming irrigating crops & industry Protect this vital source of water #GWAW25

1/3 We've launched two new websites to serve as one-stop-shops for advice, information and links to support for the unique incidents in Dorset and Wiltshire and Somerset.

2/3 Dorset and Wiltshire, which largely reside on a chalk aquifer, are experiencing their worst groundwater flooding since 2014: …environmentagency.uk.engagementhq.com/dorset-and-wil…

Flood warnings and groundwater flood warnings remain in place in the South and South West with a few additions overnight, including Salisbury, Ringwood and Wilton. Stay flood aware and sign up for flood warnings: gov.uk/get-flood-warn…

Forever chemicals shouldn’t be a forever problem. Our new PFAS plan will better protect people and the environment: defraenvironment.blog.gov.uk/2026/02/03/for…

@EnvAgencySW check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/?v=map-outlook

⚠️ Groundwater flood warning for Dorset and Wiltshire Following Storm Chandra, groundwater levels are at or near record highs - matching or exceeding the levels that caused widespread flooding in 2013/14. Check if your area is affected: gov.uk/check-flooding

Parts of #Dorset & #Wiltshire are suffering #groundwater flooding We have advice on how to protect yourself from this type of flooding See the link for flood warning service advice: Get flood warnings: gov.uk/get-flood-warn… fb.watch/EYPeQixcd0/ @EnvAgency @EnvAgencySE

Geologists at BGS have completed a major update to the geological map of the Yorkshire Wolds, where the underlying rocks and sediments play a vital role as natural reservoirs for the region’s underground water resources. bgs.ac.uk/news/new-geolo…

@ProjGroundwater Some very useful practical insight & advice from Dr Paul Ellis on how #groundwater moves through our #aquifers & interacts with rivers this is worth a listen if you live near rivers as groundwater in our aquifers is often hydraulically linked to #surfacewater #groundwaterflooding

Is flood risk really just about one source of flooding? Or do many communities live with the reality of multiple sources of flood risk? Join host Katie and Dr Paul Ellis in the latest episode of Groundwater Rising as they deep dive into how groundwater plays a role in different flood risks. Don't miss out on this insightful discussion! 🎧 orlo.uk/Flood_Source_I…

Following a wet autumn, rivers and reservoirs in our West and East Midlands Areas have recovered enough to take these areas out of drought. However, typical winter rainfall will be needed to fully replenish rivers, reservoirs and aquifers. Read more: gov.uk/government/new…

💧This well-designed environmental feature has been designed with @EnvAgencyMids specialists protecting the water environment & ecological habitats while also supporting the development. Grass seeding with tree planting is now taking place #kiergroup #kierhighways #nationalhways

💧Some great environmental measures are being undertaken on the #A417 road scheme in #Gloucestershire where a new watercourse has started flowing after being reconnected to #groundwater from nearby springs providing essential #baseflows 1/2

If you own land or property – don't be a waste criminal's next victim. Make sure you know how to protect yourself and what to look out for.

📢Hold on to your oil! With the cold weather check heating oil tanks. 💧Numerous spills are being reported to us which is not only bad for the environment but also your pocket! 💧Maintenance checks will reduce losses & protect #groundwater #rivers oilcare.org.uk #oilcare

Where in the UK can you find the best-tasting water, and more importantly - which water chemistry produces the ideal cup of tea? 🍵 Join us as we explore the geology behind great water with guest and water sommelier Milin Patel. Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/4AJ7Xb…

A selection of our most widely used maps have received a major update. The latest version of BGS Geology 50K now covers the majority of Great Britain plus the Isle of Man, an estimated 236 000 km2.

It will take more than a couple of weeks of wetter weather to make up for the long, dry spell we had over spring and summer. With reservoir and groundwater still low across much of the country, it's too soon to say that drought and dry weather are over. environmentagency.blog.gov.uk/2025/09/23/dro…

🚰 Improving the quality of water going into Brighton’s aquifer helps what comes out. As one of the partners involved in this scheme, it’s great to see awareness raising of the issue and the action being taken theguardian.com/environment/20…