Merseyside Groundwater - Regional overview and specific example

Merseyside, located in the north-west of England is situated on an aquifer, which for 150 years or so was heavily exploited. The water table was drawn considerably below its natural level. Upon near cessation of pumping, the aquifer has undergone recharge, which has influenced the area's underground railway.

Reference
Gallagher N.J. and Brassington F.C. (1994) Merseyside Groundwater - Regional overview and specific example. Paper 15 in Groundwater Problems in Urban Areas - Proceedings of the International Conference organised by the Institution of Civil Engineers (London 1993). Edited by W.B. Wilkinson Institution of Civil Engineers, London, pp 310-329


 

Eur Geol Eur Ing Professor F.C. Brassington BSc MSc CGeol FGS CEng MICE FCIWEM