NGA was developed with the main focus on point data known as Geosites.
Geosite Types comprise of Borehole, Drain, Dug Well, Lateral/Radial Arm
Collector, Mine, Seepage Pond, Sinkhole,
Spring, Tunnel, Well Point.
Line and polygon data will be made available in future.
This table gives the latest business module information where data can be
captured and stored for the respective
Geosite Types.
| Business Value |
Module Name |
Data |
| Efficient management of water source |
Abstractions |
Groundwater volumes extracted |
| Discharge Rates |
Rate at which groundwater is abstracted |
| Equipment Installed |
Data regarding the monitoring or non-monitoring type of permanent equipment installed in a Geosite |
| Geosites linked to Bulk Meter |
Volumes from non-metered boreholes |
| Operational Recommendations |
Recommendation on use of Geosite |
| Pumping Test Details |
Interpretation and data analysis of Pumping Tests results |
| Yield Test |
The Calibration Test, Constant Yield, Multi-Rate Test and Step Test details as well as the data analysis for the Geosite |
| Water Levels |
Depth of water table below surface |
| Water Strikes |
Depths and yield where groundwater was encountered |
| Lithology |
Data regarding the Hydrogeological log -
Lithology refers to the physical characteristics of rocks including colour,
grain size, sorting, etc. * Based on BGS with adaptation from CGS. |
| Downhole Geophysics |
Metadata regarding geophysical measurements |
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| Identify quality of water resource |
Field Measurements |
Indicate general quality of groundwater |
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| Origin of Geosite data |
Geosite Information References |
Primary data e.g. Geohydrological report containing original data |
| Owners Information |
Person/organisation who owns the geosite |
| Site Visit Information |
Person who collected data |
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| Construction & Development of Geosite |
Casings / Linings |
Depth and diameter of casing / linings |
| Construction Completions |
Administrative information regarding the construction of the Geosite, as well as the construction completion date for the Geosite |
| Depth and Diameters |
Data regarding the depth and diameter of a Geosite |
| Fill Materials |
Details of backfilling for borehole |
| Geosite Development |
Data regarding the development of a Geosite |
| Openings and Screens |
Perforations in the borehole casings |
| Piezometer |
Type of casing inserted in a Geosite in order to take measurements at different depths |
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Linking with other
systems (avoid duplication) |
Other Numbers |
Any number linked to Geosite |