VanDa

VanDa is Danmarks Miljøportal's system for registering and processing data on surface water. The system is primarily used by authorities to record results from both chemical and biological studies of the aquatic environment, including lakes, streams, and marine areas. Data from VanDa is used to monitor water quality and ensure that environmental standards are met.

What is VanDa? 

VanDa is a central database and platform for registering environmental data related to surface water in Denmark. It covers a wide range of environmental data, such as chemical and biological measurements, carried out by the Danish Environmental Protection Agency (Miljøstyrelsen) as well as municipalities and the regions. The platform is optimized for Google Chrome, and users can log in via employee signature or username and password.  

NOTE: VanDa is a registration system. If you want to extract data from the Danish aquatic environment, you can visit Naturdata.dk or Arealdata.dk that support detailed data extraction on Denmark's surface water.

How can VanDa help you? 

Authorities can use VanDa to record and monitor water quality in their areas. Data can be used to prepare environmental reports and evaluate compliance with the legislation.

For example, the Danish Road Directorate can use VanDa when building a motorway that crosses a river. VandDa can be used to monitor chemical and biological parameters in the water both before, during and after construction to ensure that the construction does not harm the aquatic environment.

VanDa provides authorities with a tool to record and analyse data on everything from benthic fauna and water chemistry to fish surveys and biodiversity in the aquatic environment in Denmark. It ensures a systematic approach to environmental monitoring, and is an essential platform for the sustainable management of the Denmark's water resources.