Groundwater studies in Ontario: Mapping a hidden treasure

PIBS #: 4197e01

As part of a province-wide initiative, community-led groundwater studies are being undertaken to promote groundwater source protection in Ontario. This cooperative initiative — involving municipalities and conservation authorities, together with residents, farmers, business leaders and other stakeholders — is providing local decision-makers and water managers with the solid scientific information needed to safeguard groundwater sources.

Report Full report: 4197e01 Groundwater studies in Ontario Mapping a hidden treasure Download the report in sections: section 1: Report cover and Contents   section 2: Introduction   section 3: Protecting the Groundwater Resource   section 4: Groundwater Basics   section 5: Regional Aquifer Characterization: Defining Local Groundwater Conditions   section 6: Managing a Public Groundwater Supply: Wellhead Protection Area Identification   section 7: Pinpointing Potential Pollution Problems: The Contaminant Source Inventory   section 8: Understanding the Demands: Groundwater Use Assessment   section 9: Putting Together an Action Plan: What Can Communities Do To Safeguard Groundwater?