The Groundwater Information Network connects authoritative information on wells, groundwater monitoring, aquifers, geology maps, and related publications.

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About Groundwater Information Network

The Groundwater Information Network connects groundwater information from authoritative sources to support knowledge of groundwater systems and management. It includes water well databases, monitoring data, aquifer and geology maps, and related publications.

Users can explore maps, view and download well and monitoring site information, look up sites by ID, and find Canadian aquifers, themed datasets, and publications. Coverage reflects its listed collaborators: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Québec, Nova Scotia, Yukon and Newfoundland and Labrador, with international collaboration including the USGS.

Key features

  • Explore aquifers and related groundwater information on maps
  • View and download water well and monitoring site information
  • Look up specific water well or monitoring site by ID
  • Search key Canadian aquifers
  • Find datasets by selecting a theme
  • Find groundwater-related publications
Best for: People who need groundwater well, monitoring, aquifer, and publication information from participating Canadian provinces and territories.
Good for
  • Brings together wells, monitoring data, maps, and publications from authoritative sources
  • Supports map exploration with viewing and downloading of well and monitoring information
  • Involves provincial, territorial, federal, and USGS collaborators

Groundwater Information Network at a glance

Type
Dataset
Platforms
Web
Language
English
Country
CA
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Groundwater Information Network FAQ

How do I find a specific water well or monitoring site?
You can view a specific water well or monitoring site by ID, and download water well data.
How should I cite the Groundwater Information Network?
Proposed citation: Groundwater Information Network (), http://gw-info.net. Accessed [date].
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