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This dataset was first added to MfE Data Service on 29 Sep 2015.
Average estimated groundwater volume, by region, 2010-2014
New Zealand's Environment Reporting Series: The Ministry for the Environment and Statistics New Zealand
Groundwater is the water stored beneath Earth’s surface in aquifers (layers of water-bearing rock or sand). It is used for human and stock drinking water, irrigation, and industry, and also has a role in sustaining some rivers, lakes, and wetlands, especially during low-flow periods. The health of surface-water ecosystems also depends on groundwater.
Estimated average groundwater volumes by 16 regional councils
* region = Regional Council
* bil_cubicm = Average estimated groundwater volume in billion cubic metres
For more information please see:
Moreau M, & Bekele, M (2015). Groundwater Component of the Water Physical Stock Account (WPSA) GNS Science Consultancy Report 2014/290. 35p. Available at https://data.mfe.govt.nz/x/ryxQii from the Ministry for the Environment dataservice.
This dataset relates to the "Groundwater physical stocks" measure on the Environmental Indicators, Te taiao Aotearoa website.
Moreau and Bekele, 2015 (GNS Science)
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National, 2010-2014
https://data.mfe.govt.nz/table/52529-average-estimated-groundwater-volume-by-region-2010-2014/
Dataset
eng-nz
precipitation, physical status