In 1982, the Directorate-General for the Environment, Consumer Protection and Nuclear Safety of the European Community carried out a major assessment of groundwater resources within Member States (nine at that time).
I 1982, rinne an Ard-Stiúrthóireacht do Chomhshaol, Cosaint Tomhaltóirí agus Sábháilteacht Núicléach de chuid an Chomhphobail Eorpaigh measúnú mór ar acmhainní screamhuisce laistigh de Bhallstáit (naoi mBallstát ag an am sin).