This dataset provides information submitted by well contractors as prescribed by Regulation 903, and is stored in the Water Well Information System (WWIS). Spatial information for all of the well records reported in Ontario are also provided. Well record map *[WWIS]: Water Well Information System This data is related to: * Well records * Map: Well records * Topic: Drinking water * Law: Reg. 903: Wells Related data: * Petroleum wells

The Provincial Groundwater Monitoring Network (PGMN) datasets report on ambient (baseline) groundwater level and chemistry conditions. Groundwater monitoring map

The locations of wells that have been drilled for oil production, gas or salt resources or for underground storage of hydrocarbons.This data can be used for land use and resource management, emergency management, as well as compliance and enforcement in the petroleum industry. The Data is collected on an on-going basis and maintained in the Ontario Petroleum Data System (OPDS). Additional Documentation Petroleum Well - Data DescriptionPetroleum Well - DocumentationPetroleum Well- User Guide Status
On going: data is being continually updated

Maintenance and Update Frequency

Semi-monthly: data is updated twice a month

Contact Petroleum Operations Section, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, POSrecords@ontario.ca

This dataset contains the well records compiled for this study.

The locations of wells that have been drilled for oil production, gas or salt resources or for underground storage of hydrocarbons.

This data can be used for land use and resource management, emergency management, as well as compliance and enforcement in the petroleum industry. The Data is collected on an on-going basis and maintained in the Ontario Petroleum Data System (OPDS).

A study was conducted to provide detailed mapping of glacial aquifers associated with the Fairport-Lyons channel system in Wayne, Ontario, and Seneca Counties, New York. The study was part of the cooperative Detailed Aquifer Mapping Program between the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). The objective of the study was to characterize the hydrogeology of the Fairport-Lyons channel and inter-drumlin aquifer system and to present the results as an electronic 1:24,000 scale map, hydrogeologic sections, and a summary report. The spatial extent and hydrogeologic framework of this valley-fill aquifer was delineated using existing data, including soils maps, well records, geologic logs, topographic data, and published reports. This data release contains digital datasets for the areas of surficial sand and gravel with water-resource potential, eskerform features, areas of sand and gravel or sand pits, delineated areas of postglacial and glacial deposits, and records of selected wells within the study area and traces of the hydrogeologic sections referred to in the study. These digital datasets support USGS SIR 2021-5086, "Hydrogeology of aquifers within the Fairport-Lyons channel system and adjacent areas in Wayne, Ontario, and Seneca Counties, New York."

Data on physical conditions in Ontario’s lakes and streams:

• For lakes this includes measurements such as temperature, dissolved oxygen levels and water transparency, ice dates, as well as sampling location details.
• For streams this includes measurements such as stream flow discharge from monitoring stations in south-central Ontario.

Meteorological conditions for climate stations close to monitored lakes in south-central Ontario, includes measurements such as air temperature, humidity, precipitation and wind speed.

This data set includes information on sampling locations and physical conditions in lakes and streams across Ontario, as well as meteorological and lake ice-cover conditions from monitoring stations in south-central Ontario. Data were collected since 1976, as part of routine monitoring of water quality of inland waters and for scientific and research purposes.

Keywords: water quality, meteorology, hydrology, wind, dissolved oxygen, environmental monitoring

The map shows the location of the six hydrogeological regions in Canada and the location of observation wells. The terrain composition is also shown on the map, which includes crystalline rocks, mixed crystalline rocks, folded sedimentary rocks and flat lying sedimentary rocks. The southern limit of continuous permafrost zone and the limit of the discontinuous permafrost zone appear on the map. Canada has been divided into six hydrogeological regions on the basis of similarities of geology, climate, and topography. These six hydrogeological regions are (1) the Appalachians, covering the area of New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, and the Gaspé and Eastern Townships of Quebec; (2) the St. Lawrence Lowlands, covering Anticosti Island, the extreme southern area of Quebec, and the southern part of Ontario; (3) the Canadian Shield, lying north of the St. Lawrence Lowlands and extending northward to a line joining the north end of Lake Winnipeg to Anticosti Island; (4) the Interior Plains, lying approximately south of the southern limit of discontinuous permafrost and consisting largely of the southern prairie regions of the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta; (5) the Cordilleran Region, the mountainous part of western Canada within British Columbia; and (6) the Northern Region, approximately covering the area north of the southern limit of discontinuous permafrost. To monitor the groundwater flow systems and fluctuations in these hydrogeological regions a series of groundwater observation wells and piezometers have been established in various parts of Canada, as is shown on the map. The groundwater observation well map indicates the extent of provincial observation well and piezometer networks in Canada. Because of scale limitations, the symbols on the map may indicate more than one well. These wells and piezometers have been established in the southern part of Canada to monitor groundwater fluctuations and may also be used to monitor groundwater quality. Since this region of Canada has the largest population density, groundwater is of more immediate interest here. In the areas of discontinuous and continuous permafrost little has been done at present to monitor groundwater conditions, although this is changing as mineral exploration looks north for new reserves.

Ontario has a comprehensive set of measures and regulations to help ensure the safety of drinking water.

The following dataset contains information about the drinking water systems, laboratories and facilities the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks is responsible for monitoring to ensure compliance with Ontario's drinking water laws.

The dataset includes information about:

• the number and type of registered systems and laboratories
• drinking water quality test results
• adverse water quality incidents
• activities to support reduced lead in drinking water
• enforcement activities related to inspections
• orders and convictions
• system operator certification

Shows the Vulnerability Scoring (VS) zones in accordance with the Technical Rules for the Clean Water Act (issued in December 2008) for all municipal well fields in York Region. VS values of 2-10 are provided within Wellhead Protection Areas (WHPA) A, B, C and D (which represent the 100 metre, 0-2 year, 2-5 year and 5-25 year zones respectively), as based on scoring rules provided by the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) in the Clean Water Act. The figures and the final report present results of data compilation and computer simulations of a complex geologic setting. As outlined in the final report, data errors and data gaps are likely present in information provided to the consultant (EarthFX Inc.). In addition, computer models represent a simplification of the actual geologic and hydrogeologic conditions, and are subjected to simplifying assumptions. The data has been created by EarthFX Inc. The geologic and hydrogeologic data used as input into the numerical modelling procedure has been provided by various sources, including the MOE water-well records, previous consulting/research reports, and York Region.Please refer to the Clean Water Act approved symbology when using this data. (http://www.ontario.ca/environment-and-energy/mapping-symbology-clean-water-act)

Volumes of water taken daily and annually under a Permit-to-Take-Water, as reported to the ministry under the Water Taking and Transfer Regulation 387/04.

The Ontario Water Resources Act (Act) requires anyone who takes more than 50,000 litres of water in a day to obtain a Permit to take Water (PTTW) with some exceptions. Under the Act, the Water Taking and Transfer Regulation requires all holders of a PTTW to report the volume of water taken at each permitted source for each day of water taking. The data includes information from the permit on the purpose of the water taking, water source types and locations, as well as the daily and annual volume of water taken from each source.

The water level data comes from the Provincial Groundwater Monitoring Network (PGMN) of Ontario. Each well in the observation network is equipped with a hydrostatic pressure transducer and a temperature sensor connected to a data logger. A second pressure transducer located above the water surface allows for adjusting the water level according to atmospheric pressure variations. The time series refers to the level below which the soil is saturated with water at the site and at the time indicated. The water level is expressed in meters above sea level (MASL). Groundwater levels are recorded hourly. The dataset consists of a general description of the observation site including; the identifier, the name, the location, the elevation, and a series of numerical values designating the water levels at a defined date and time of measurement.

The water level data comes from the Provincial Groundwater Monitoring Network (PGMN) of Ontario. Each well in the observation network is equipped with a hydrostatic pressure transducer and a temperature sensor connected to a data logger. A second pressure transducer located above the water surface allows for adjusting the water level according to atmospheric pressure variations. The time series refers to the level below which the soil is saturated with water at the site and at the time indicated. The water level is expressed in meters above sea level (MASL). Groundwater levels are recorded hourly. The dataset consists of a general description of the observation site including; the identifier, the name, the location, the elevation, and a series of numerical values designating the water levels at a defined date and time of measurement.

Get data about the water quality for Ontario's inland lakes. The data is collected through volunteer monitoring efforts – citizen science. The Lake Partner environment map The Lake Partner Program (LPP) measures water quality in inland lakes across Ontario. This dataset provides water quality and water clarity data, as well as data on the concentrations of: * total phosphorus * calcium * chloride Spatial information for lake monitoring locations across Ontario are also available. Keywords: Lake, Water, Citizen Science, Community Science, Volunteer, Phosphorus, Calcium, Chloride, Water Clarity

The Source Water Protection Information Atlas is compiled by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment,Conservation and Parks (MECP) to display data on source water protection and vulnerability from Ontario's Conservation Authorities, including the Severn Sound Environmental Association and Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, as well as Ontario parcel data from the Ontario Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry.Search a location to see if it is in a vulnerable area – that is, close to a municipal drinking water well or other drinking water intake. In these areas certain land or water activities, if left unchecked, could pollute the water supply. If your location is in a vulnerable area, follow the link to the Help section, identify the threats for the zone, check the policy tab and if needed go to the source protection plan to find out what activities are prohibited or need to be managed.You may also follow the link to the Threats Tool, in the Help section to identify what activities pose a threat to drinking water sources in the zone.

Context

This data set consist of information about the petroleum wells at Ontario.

Content

This file consist of various fields such as license number, well name , operator and well type.

Acknowledgements

This is done during the internship at Tact Labs.

Click here for metadata. The PGMN is a network of almost 400 wells across 38 watersheds in Ontario that record data on groundwater quality and quantity. The data collected assists in determining groundwater quality and aquifer extents across the province with the goal of assuring safe drinking water supplies and will complement knowledge gained through the regional groundwater studies. The network also provides an early warning system for changes in water levels caused by climate conditions or human activities and information on regional trends in groundwater quality. The groundwater level readings are taken hourly and are stored in a datalogger for either manual or remote automated download. The downloaded data is maintained by the MOE and is made available for use by the partner Conservation Authorities. Quinte Conservation samples from over 30 wells. The samples are tested for pesticides, metals, volatile organics, and general chemistry. The water quality samples collected are used to determine ambient groundwater conditions in Ontario. This dataset only includes active PGMN wells within the Quinte watershed that are located on Quinte Conservation or publicly owned land.

From May of 2015 through September of 2018, water-quality data were collected at 178 locations from select tributaries, embayments, and nearshore lake locations along New York's Lake Ontario waterfront in support of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and the Lakewide Action Management Plan. These data include environmental, replicate, and blank samples of nutrients and suspended solids as well as field measurements of physical parameters (temperature, specific conductance, dissolved oxygen, pH, turbidity, phycocyanin relative fluorescence, and chlorophyll relative fluorescence).

These maps contain data of 11 major Land Use - Land Cover (LULC) categories and their E. coli contamination potential for groundwater wells. The LULC categories included in this dataset include agricultural/pastural land, urban, open/barelands, aggregate mines, scrubland, disturbance, bedrock, forest, grasslands, wetlands, and water. The LULC impact on E. coli contamination potential for wells is classified as very high, high, moderate, and low.

The topographic data includes constructed and natural features that make up Ontario’s landscape.

The cache provides limited data from areas outside Ontario’s boundaries, such as the United States and adjacent provinces and territories.

Technical information Two versions of the LIO Topographic Data Cache are available:

The traditional raster version is available for a variety of GIS applications and is updated annually. The vector version is suitable for online web map applications as well as modern GIS software and is updated twice a year. Contributing data layers may have different maintenance and update cycles.

Some cache layers have been processed in a way that makes it easier for them to be displayed in a mapping product. Other layers are unchanged from the authoritative data.

The cartographic symbology used in the data cache is intentionally muted to allow users to showcase their data.The LIO Vector Topographic Data Cache is created from many source datasets as described in the LIO Topographic Data Cache user guide. If you are interested in obtaining this authoritative data, you can download it from the Ontario GeoHub.

Additional Documentation

LIO Topographic Data Cache - User Guide (DOCX)

LIO Vector Topographic Data Cache - Tile Layer

Status

On going: Data is continually being updated

Maintenance and Update Frequency

Biannually: data is updated twice each year

Contact

Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources - Geospatial Ontario, geospatial@ontario.ca