Groundwater and industry

The industry and energy sectors are usually well aware of what surrounds them at ground level and above. Such things as rivers, lakes and climate variability are perceptible, as are the risks they may present to the viability of companies. Yet the groundwater that lies underneath is often – literally – overlooked. This oversight is surprising as these sectors often rely on self-supply that in many locations has a groundwater component. Groundwater is available to provide a very useful and often underused resource for industry, but it has to be sustainably managed in concert with other stakeholders. It is a key resource for many industries, and contributes in this way to employment and economic growth.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Clean Water and Sanitation

Good Health and Well-Being

Responsible Consumption and Production