Research & study Hydrogeology in Berlin

MedWater

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Sustainable management of politically and economically relevant water resources in highly dynamic carbonate aquifers of the Mediterranean.

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We have the ideas for sustainable management of groundwater resources.

Hydrogeological test field

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Our hydrogeological test field in Berlin Hobrechtsfelde covers two advantages:

This is where the field course with our instructors and students takes place.
Scientists develop new methods for exploring the subsurface.

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The development of strategies and pilot projects on quantitative and qualitative protection of groundwater and drinking water,
The expansion of our knowledge of hydraulic, geochemical and biogeochemical processes in the vadose and phreatic zones and
The development of new numerical and experimental methods for sustainable management of our water and soil resources under aspects of climate and land use change.

Science communication of the Hydrogeology Department

How Brandenburg now learns drought

Even the summer of rain brought little relief. Brandenburg must practice living with persistent drought. That's what a farmer, a researcher, the head of a water association and a minister are doing.

14/09/2023

Has the groundwater problem been resolved for the coming months?

In the end, the summer was even too wet. But after many years of drought, even the latest precipitation has not alleviated the situation. What measures can help? Four experts answer.

13/09/2023