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Aquifer Composition (AQP)

DGIF baseline 2026-1, the latest. Earlier baselines: timemap.

RDF: aqp.ttl

Name

aquiferComposition

Datatype

Enumeration

Definition

The type of permeable geologic formation that composes the aquifer.

Description

The ability of the aquifer to store water is dependent on the porosity and permeability of the aquifer composition.

Accepted

2013-10-18

Defined by

DFDD

Values

• AQP_1 Basalt
• AQP_10 Limestone
• AQP_11 Marl
• AQP_12 Metamorphic Rock
• AQP_13 Mud
• AQP_14 Sand
• AQP_15 Schist
• AQP_16 Unconsolidated
• AQP_17 Semi-consolidated and Consolidated Volcanic Ash
• AQP_18 Volcanic Rock
• AQP_19 Sandstone
• AQP_2 Boulders
• AQP_20 Shale
• AQP_3 Clay
• AQP_4 Conglomerate
• AQP_5 Dolomite
• AQP_6 Granite
• AQP_7 Gravel
• AQP_8 Igneous Rock
• AQP_9 Karst

Used by

• BH116 Aquifer

Source: DGIF 2026-1 QEA model, DGIWG. Standard: DGIWG 206-3. Licence: CC BY 4.0, © DGIWG.