openwashdata/gwinfraassess

Open dataset and assessment tool for evaluating groundwater monitoring infrastructure, monitoring wells, and instrumentation in Malawi. Data was collected in 2022 by BASEflow Malawi # The Groundwater Monitoring Infrastructure Assessment Dataset, Nkhotakota - Malawi (2022) The Groundwater Monitoring Infrastructure Assessment Dataset (2022) is an open dataset published by BASEflow Malawi. The dataset contains field observations collected during an assessment of groundwater monitoring infrastructure in Nkhotakota District, Malawi in 2022. It includes information on monitoring well characteristics, groundwater level measurements, monitoring equipment, site accessibility, infrastructure condition, community awareness, and recommended maintenance and rehabilitation actions. The dataset captures key attributes of groundwater monitoring sites, including well depth, static groundwater level, measurement methods, level logger and barometric logger availability, equipment condition, site accessibility, monitoring well purpose, vandalism risks, nearby water source types, and infrastructure improvement recommendations. Together, these data provide a comprehensive assessment of the operational status and maintenance needs of groundwater monitoring infrastructure in the study area. This dataset supports evidence-based groundwater management and can be used to evaluate the condition of monitoring infrastructure, identify maintenance priorities, strengthen groundwater monitoring networks, and support sustainable groundwater resource management in Malawi. **Potential Use Cases** The dataset is suitable for use by: 1. Government ministries and water authorities responsible for groundwater monitoring and water resources management. 2. Researchers and universities conducting studies in hydrogeology, groundwater monitoring, climate resilience, and environmental management. 3. Development partners and non-governmental organizations implementing groundwater and water security programmes. 4. Hydrogeologists and groundwater professionals assessing monitoring network performance and infrastructure condition. 5. GIS analysts and data scientists develo …