Groundwater
Monitoring Programme
There are two monitoring networks for groundwater in Abu Dhabi Emirate:
 one for levels, and the other for quality.
Groundwater Level Monitoring Network
441
1100 +
225
Monitoring wells
 Water level
Additional
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measurements
measurements
real-time measuring
collected and
taken from non-
 and data delivery
analysed
monitoring wells
Declining, stable and recovering
 The status of the groundwater saturated
groundwater levels
thickness
Monitoring Network Enhancements
Two new monitoring wells drilled to resolve a gap in Al Khatem.
Four in total are planned. Maintenance and cleaning of the wells
continues to be enhanced through new rehabilitation projects,
along with maintenance workshops.
Groundwater Quality Monitoring Network
 In 2022, a new trend assessment of groundwater quality was completed.
Aims
Results
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: Assess any changes in
No significant
groundwater quality
changes, compared
Samples
to 2020 results
. Look for possible contamination
collected from
at the emirate level
predefined wells
: Conduct an intensive case study
 for any contamination
Al Hiyar Groundwater
Contamination Case Study
In the AI Hiyar area, we studied the extent of a confirmed
contamination, and identified the source. An action plan
was initiated, engaging all relevant stakeholders through a
Series of workshops, held at EAD's AI Ain office.
Stakeholder engagement at EAD's AI Ain office
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