Hydrology Division

The Hydrology Division ensures that Switzerland has the hydrological information it needs for its sustainable development. The division operates the national surface water and groundwater monitoring networks, which measure water quantity and quality. It also prepares hydrological forecasts and issues flood warnings and alerts.

The division is responsible for the topics: 

Topic Water

Hydrological data and forecasts

The division consists of:

Management and administration

Hydrometry Section

Hydrological information Section

Hydrological Basis State of Waters Section

Hydrological basics of quantity Section

Hydrogeological basis Section

Hydrological Forecasts Section

Last modification 14.01.2022