Groundwater Head Viewer enriched with ‘trends’ and ‘cross-sections’

The groundwater level or head refers to the height of the water in a monitoring well (or the height of where the groundwater would be if one were to dig a well). Tens of thousands of monitoring wells transmit information via satellite that can be consulted in Groundwater Head Viewer. A new version of this tool has been available since 17 January 2022.

In addition to the expansion of the maps with parameters and area classifications, as well as the addition of ‘cross-sections’, Groundwater Head Viewer has been enriched with the new components, ‘trends’ and ‘vertical head differences’. These updates have made even more information available, which is crucial for designing a sustainable water supply for citizens, industry, and agriculture. The trends provide insight into the sustainability of our groundwater use. The vertical head differences complement the picture of the groundwater flows of the isohypes and are relevant to groundwater-dependent nature.

Selection options, summary charts, and new look

The new version of Groundwater Head Viewer includes selection options for the monitoring points based on the length of time series and the depth of the groundwater monitoring point in the subsurface. On top of this, graphs can be created by region and per geological formation. Its look has been updated with a new navigation tool similar to the groundwater atlas. A short guided tour and comprehensive documentation are available through the ‘help’ menu. In short, the tool has received a major upgrade.

Already familiar with Groundwater Head Viewer?

Then make sure to take note of the change in direct URLs to refer to a time series (model). The presentation ‘Update of Groundwater Head Viewer’ gives an impression of the new Groundwater Head Viewer and details the changes of the direct URLs.