Town of Shelburne Groundwater Management Study

The Ministry of the Environment contributed $87,770 to the Town of Shelburne PWPF study, or 80 percent of the study’s total cost ($109,180). The study began in the fall of 1999 and was completed in November 2002. The study focused on groundwater resource assessment, potential contaminant sources inventory and a review of possible management strategies. The main purpose of this study was to develop an understanding of the water source utilized by Shelburne’s municipal wells, identify groundwater/surface water interactions, determined recharge/discharge relationships and complete a long-term water balance.

For more information on this study please contact the county, municipality or township at (519) 925-2600.

Executive Summary

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

Selected Maps [PDF]:

• Figure 3.3 Bedrock Geology
• Figure 3.4 Bedrock Surface Topography
• Figure 3.5 Surficial Geology
• Figure 3.6 Overburden Thickness
• Figure 3.8 Water Table Elevation
• Figure 3.10 Discharge Areas
• Figure 5.1 Well Capture Zones
• Figure 7.1 Intrinsic Susceptibility to Contamination

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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