Town of Minto Groundwater Management Study

The Town of Minto received $133,411 from the MOE for its PWPF study, 86 percent of the total cost of the study ($154,500). The PWPF study commenced in January 2000, and was completed in November 2001. Major study activities included the following: a groundwater assessment; groundwater modeling; a contaminant source assessment; and, an aquifer vulnerability assessment. The study also produced a water budget and examined water use and land use planning. Priorities for implementation of groundwater protection measures were identified.

For more information on this study please contact the county, municipality or township at (519) 338-2511.

Executive Summary

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Map of Minto Study Area (grey) located in the county of Wellington (blue)

Selected Maps [PDF]:

• Figure 3.3 Bedrock Geology
• Figure 3.4 Bedrock Topography
• Figure 3.5 Surficial Geology
• Figure 3.6 Overburden Thickness
• Figure 3.8 Water Table Elevation
• Figure 3.10 Potential Discharge Areas
• Figure 7.1 Vulnerability to Contamination
• Figure 7.2 Vulnerability to Contamination and Well Capture Zones

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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