Township of Amaranth Groundwater Management Study

The Township of Amaranth received $72,083 from the MOE for its PWPF study, or 81 percent of the total cost of the study ($89,035). The PWPF study began in March 2000, and was completed in October 2001. Major project activities included the following: development of a groundwater characterization and groundwater resource assessment; completion of a water budget; delineation of capture zones; inventory of contaminant sources; an aquifer vulnerability assessment; and a review of groundwater management strategies.

For more information on this study please contact the county, municipality or township at (519) 941-1007.

Executive Summary

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Map of Amaranth Study Area (grey) located in the county of Dufferin (blue)

Selected Maps [PDF]:

• Figure 3.2 Well Location Map
• Figure 3.3 Surficial Geology
• Figure 3.4 Overburden Thickness
• Figure 3.5 Sand and Gravel Thickness
• Figure 3.6 Bedrock Geology
• Figure 3.11 Water Table Elevation
• Figure 3.14 Discharge Areas
• Figure 5.2 Capture Zones
• Figure 7.1 Aquifer Vulnerability - Regional Model
• Figure 7.2 Aquifer Vulnerability - Intrinsic Sensitivity

Application of Results and Future Direction [PDF]:
This summary outlines the study report recommendations and groundwater management initiatives that have been implemented to date or are under development in each PWPF study area.

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