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When the days get warmer in spring and summer, the risk of blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, increases. The growth of blue-green algae is a sign that the water quality is declining: there are more nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus in the water on which these bacteria thrive. Many species of blue-green algae produce toxic substances that are harmful to humans and animals.

The biggest risk of not knowing how much groundwater there is, is using up too much. Constant monitoring provides the data necessary to make groundwater use responsible and sustainable. In addition, it can serve as a guideline for the decision making process concerning spatial planning and climate change adaptation.