PHASE II
GROUNDWATER PROTECTION STUDY
COUNTY OF OXFORD

The County of Oxford received $421,021 from the MOE for its PWPF study, 52 percent of the total cost of the study ($804,551). The PWPF study commenced in June 1999, and was completed in March 2001. The PWPF study delineated wellhead capture zones, groundwater recharge areas, and area of groundwater susceptibility. Additionally, it updated previous studies, provided comprehensive coverage of sensitive lands, and identified a number of contaminant sources in the County. Potential contaminant sources were also mapped.

All Oxford maps can be accessed from Oxford County's website at www.county.oxford.on.ca/groundwater/ProtectionStudy.asp.

For more information on this study please contact the county, municipality or township at (519) 539-9800.

Executive Summary

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Map of Oxford County Study Area (grey)

Selected Maps [PDF]:

• Figure 2.1 Topography and Drainage
• Figure 2.2 Quaternary Geology (2 MB)
• Figure 2.3 Overburden Thickness
• Figure 2.4 Bedrock Geology
• Figure 2.5 Bedrock Topography
• Figure 5.2 Capture Zones for Bright Water System
• Figure 5.3 Capture Zones for Brownsville Water System
• Figure 5.4 Capture Zones for Dereham Centre Water System
• Figure 5.5 Capture Zones for Drumbo Water System
• Figure 5.6 Capture Zones for Embro Water System
• Figure 5.7 Capture Zones for Hickson Water System
• Figure 5.8 Capture Zones for Innerkip Water System
• Figure 5.9 Capture Zones for Ingersoll, Beachville and Mt. Elgin Water System
• Figure 5.10 Capture Zones for Lakeside Water System
• Figure 5.11 Capture Zones for Norwich Water System
• Figure 5.12 Capture Zones for Otterville Water System
• Figure 5.13 Capture Zones for Plattsville Water System
• Figure 5.14 Capture Zones for Princeton Water System
• Figure 5.15 Capture Zones for Springford Water System
• Figure 5.16 Capture Zones for Tavistock Water System
• Figure 5.17 Capture Zones for Thamesford Water System
• Figure 5.18 Capture Zones for Tillsonburg Water System
• Figure 5.19 Capture Zones for Woodstock and Sweaburg Water System
• Figure 6.2 Overview of Potential Groundwater Recharge and Discharge Areas in Overburden
• Figure 6.3 Overview of Potential Groundwater Recharge and Discharge Areas in Bedrock
• Figure 6.5 Shallow Aquifer Groundwater Elevations (2 MB)
• Figure 6.6 Shallow Aquifer Recharge and Discharge Locations
• Figure 6.7 Intermediate Aquifer Groundwater Elevations
• Figure 6.8 Intermediate Aquifer Recharge and Discharge Locations
• Figure 6.9 Deep Aquifer Groundwater Elevations
• Figure 6.10 Deep Aquifer Recharge and Discharge Locations
• Figure 6.11 Bedrock Aquifer Groundwater Elevations
• Figure 6.12 Bedrock and Overburden Aquifer Interaction
• Figure 6.13 Aquifer Vulnerability Index Map Shallow Aquifer
• Figure 6.14 Aquifer Vulnerability Index Map Intermediate Aquifer
• Figure 6.15 Aquifer Vulnerability Index Map Deep Aquifer
• Figure 6.16 Aquifer Vulnerability Index Map Bedrock Aquifer
• Figure 6.17 Aquifer Vulnerability Index Map County Wide, Composite
• Figure 10.3 Main/Opening Screen for the Groundwater Navigator

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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