Geoscience EnvAgency

Environment Agency's Groundwater & Contaminated Land teams tweeting about our precious groundwater resources, groundwater quality, legacy of Brownfield/Landfill

[Geoscience EnvAgency @GeoscienceEA]

💧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

[Environment AgencySE @EnvAgencySE]

South East Water given £76,000 penalty for water supply breach.

Human error blamed as enough water to fill 300,000 baths taken without Environment Agency licence

🗞️ Read all about it here - https://t.co/nExxFy5gUY

[Health and Safety Executive @H_S_E]

In 2020, a chemical company in Essex experienced two massive acid leaks - 300,000 litres of hydrochloric acid in January, followed by 87,000 litres of sulphuric acid in August.

Read about the HSE investigation in the Annual Science Review 2026 here: https://t.co/yta27AMJLY

[Environment Agency @EnvAgency]

We’ve completed a record 10,000 water company inspections in the past year.

This work is driving improvements across the industry and enabling more targeted action.

Environment Officer David explains why this is such a significant step. https://t.co/P3Gklm5ZDt

[Environment AgencySW @EnvAgencySW]

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.

[Environment AgencySW @EnvAgencySW]

2/3 Dorset and Wiltshire, which largely reside on a chalk aquifer, are experiencing their worst groundwater flooding since 2014: https://t.co/D75VSiimB6

[Environment AgencySW @EnvAgencySW]

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: https://t.co/T5HFQrhcwO

[Defra UK @DefraGovUK]

Forever chemicals shouldn’t be a forever problem.

Our new PFAS plan will better protect people and the environment: https://t.co/1k8lHlI4IU

[Geoscience EnvAgency @GeoscienceEA]

@EnvAgencySW https://t.co/6NKB2nDCx3

[Geoscience EnvAgency @GeoscienceEA]

@EnvAgencySW

[Environment AgencySW @EnvAgencySW]

⚠️ 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: https://t.co/J1LYuY1rAw

[Geoscience EnvAgency @GeoscienceEA]

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: https://t.co/B3gotxFWlh

https://t.co/G6tDNWSTS7

@EnvAgency @EnvAgencySE

[British Geological Survey @BritGeoSurvey]

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.

https://t.co/BSgnMc6cS1

[Geoscience EnvAgency @GeoscienceEA]

@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

[Project Groundwater @ProjGroundwater]

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!

🎧 https://t.co/1M5TkMtkbF

[Environment Agency Midlands @EnvAgencyMids]

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:
https://t.co/WBboMQfGe9

[Geoscience EnvAgency @GeoscienceEA]

💧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

[Geoscience EnvAgency @GeoscienceEA]

💧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

[Environment AgencySW @EnvAgencySW]

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.

[Geoscience EnvAgency @GeoscienceEA]

📢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
https://t.co/hePwPkFR2e #oilcare

[British Geological Survey @BritGeoSurvey]

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: https://t.co/p5fagqduoO