Waterbody mapping
Quantify and visualise the distribution of water bodies across Great Britain. Attribution includes usage and identifiers of the relevant local authority.
OS Water Features
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What OS Water Features provides you with
Connected to water networks
Link connected water bodies with cross-references to the OS Water Network.
Water catchments
Access two tiers of water catchment relating to individual water bodies and river basins. Both are sourced via the Water Framework Directive.
Tidal boundaries
Define the spatial extent of tidal influence across coastal and estuarine environments.
Use cases
- Map land and water features, to identify and maintain protected habitats, and monitor the development of nearby construction sites that may impact an area of interest.
- Optimise flood risk assessments and modelling, and establish appropriate flood protection and response measures. The collection can significantly enhance systems used to manage waterways and rivers, and the flood risk they pose.
Additional information
This data is generated from the National Geographic Database
The National Geographic Database (NGD) sets the benchmark in accuracy and completeness for location data. NGD data helps businesses and government make critical decisions, and deliver vital services with the utmost confidence and certainty.
The NGD is the single store of Ordnance Survey’s authoritative data for Great Britain; the repository of millions of records that precisely define the built and natural environment, in unparalleled detail.
Central to the power of NGD data is a single, structured database. Unlike previous generations of OS data, NGD data is built for analytical uses and designed to be the bedrock of more intelligent solutions. It reduces the complexity towards insight and getting the answers you need.