Researchers

Check out these resources for more information on TAP, the aquifer and our groundwater, and information about how you can help to protect it.

Moulsecoomb Primary SuDS Case Study

Case study about the SuDS at Moulsecoomb Primary School published by Susdrain, the leading SuDS resource site. Includes SuDS elements used, costs, lessons learned, and benefits, as well as project details and high res photos of the site before and after.

Case Study

Urban Wetlands Design Guide

A comprehensive resource giving practical advice on the design and maintenance of constructed wetlands for the purpose of mitigating urban diffuse pollution. Created by Ian Russell of the London Borough of Enfield with Joe Pecorelli and Azra Glover of ZSL, with support from the Mayor of London.

Guide 5MB

N Reduction Trial Year 2 Results Summary

The Aquifer Partnership is working with S. Woodley Crop Services and Bevendean Farm to understand and measure the impact reduced nitrogen applications have on;
1) Nitrogen use efficiency
2) Nitrate leaching through the soil profile
3) Financial viability for the farm

TAP Study 389 KB

Foliar N Trial Year 2 Results Summary

Second year results from TAP’s trial to test whether a foliar-applied N product can improve nitrogen use efficiency, reduce nitrate leaching through the soil profile and be financially viable for the farm. This trial is supported by Agrovital and Bodle Brothers. Thanks to BD Harris Farm Trust.

TAP Study 412 KB

TAP Infographic

Infographic about water use, the aquifer, pollutants, and solutions.

Inforgraphic 0.5MB

Our Aquifer at Risk

Take a look at how our aquifer can become polluted with these everyday activities. Make sure you’re a groundwater guardian!

Illustration 1.6MB

How Our Aquifer Works

Check out the first of our new aquifer illustrations and find out how our Brighton chalk aquifer works. Thanks to artist Gwyn Williamson for this fun illustration.

Illustration 1.2MB

Bevendean Farm Trial Case Study

Bevendean Farm is hosting TAP’s nitrogen fertiliser reduction trial.

Case Study 286kb

Saddlescombe Farm Case Study

The Aquifer Partnership is supporting Saddlescombe Farm’s move towards regenerative agriculture.

TAP Study 443kb

How to make an edible aquifer

Watch Aimee Felus of The Aquifer Partnership (TAP) make an edible aquifer. See how what we do on the land affects our aquifer, and why we need to safeguard our groundwater.

Video Youtube

Nitrate Reduction in Brighton Chalk (Exec. Summary)

Literature review and FARMSCOPER modelling on measures to reduce nitrate losses to the Brighton Chalk block

PDF 421kb