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Groundwater : Introduction
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Because groundwater is not easily seen it is easily overlooked. However, there are around 30,000 private groundwater supplies in Scotland which are important to many households and small businesses, particularly in rural areas. Groundwater is also used as a source for public water supply and by industries such as breweries and mineral water producers. Groundwater is essential for irrigation in some highly productive agricultural areas.
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Groundwater is inextricably linked to surface water in the water cycle as it maintains wetlands and river flow during dry spells and is vital to the maintenance of their rich ecology and biodiversity. If we fail to protect our groundwater quality or quantity, our rivers and lochs will also be impacted as these are natural groundwater discharge points.
Groundwater is part of the water environment and as such SEPA has a duty to ensure its protection.
This site is intended to provide a focal point for information on groundwater.
If you have a groundwater enquiry please contact one of SEPA's offices.
This site was last updated on : 21st Apr 2004
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