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Water levels and water levels; recording and evaluation

The water levels in bodies of water and groundwater are recorded and evaluated.

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Wasserwirtschaftsamt Kronach

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The water levels on the Bavarian rivers are monitored by a dense network of gauging stations (Montoring). The data obtained is used for

  • Flood protection planning tasks,
  • flood forecasting and warning,
  • the calculation of loads and
  • as a basis for scientific studies and climate impact monitoring.

required.

Current water levels can be found on the website of the Flood Information Service and the Low Water Information Service, and verified data is available from the Hydrological Service (see "Related links"). Groundwater levels are recorded by a large number of state, municipal and private monitoring stations. Selected groundwater measuring points are also available on the above-mentioned websites (see "Related links").

Further information on water levels in watercourses and groundwater is available from the local water management office or the Bavarian State Office for the Environment.

Information may be subject to a charge in individual cases.

Status: 14.11.2024
Editorially responsible for prodecure description: Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Umwelt und Verbraucherschutz
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