Groundwater: Alarming Trends and the Need for Monitoring

In many parts of the world, alarming trends in groundwater are being observed as water levels dramatically decline in numerous regions. An analysis by CORRECTIV highlights concerning data for Germany: over a span of 32 years, groundwater levels have generally decreased more than they have increased.

The primary causes of this decline are human activities, particularly water extraction by industries, agriculture, and mining, which lead to water scarcity and conflicts over water resources. The lack of transparency regarding groundwater levels is exacerbated by the absence of standardized data collection. Additionally, the climate crisis intensifies the situation by hindering groundwater replenishment and increasing water demand.

To better understand this critical situation, CORRECTIV has developed an interactive map that provides an overview of groundwater level trends in Germany, based on data from approximately 6,700 measuring points. This map illustrates the alarming trends of recent decades.

Moreover, it is once again evident how essential data collection and long-term measurements are. Environmental sensors like the DL-PR26 and DL-PR36 facilitate continuous monitoring, providing valuable real-time data to swiftly respond to changes in groundwater levels.

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