Frequently Asked Questions

Here are a number of questions that are often asked in relation to groundwater. Some are of general interest, some relate to specific queries, such as drilling boreholes for drinking water supplies.

Although the UK Groundwater Forum does not provide an enquiry service, if you have a general query that is not covered below, you can e-mail this to the Forum and we may be able to help, or possibly pass you on to someone who can.

• Is the water in my tap groundwater?
• I want a borehole on my property as a source of drinking water, irrigation water or for industrial use, what should I do?
• My property may be affected by groundwater flooding, what can I do?
• I think my local stream is affected by groundwater pumping nearby, is this likely?
• I’m worried that there may be an improper discharge to the ground in my neighbourhood
• I have a well on my property and would like to know more about it
• I have a well on my property that I would like to infill
• Does divining actually work?

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