Regional groundwater summary • GWDrill Historical Log Extraction
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In RM of Kelsey, the median completed well is 120 ft deep.
A published hardness range for this place and aquifer is under 60 to above 180 mg/L as CaCO₃. That is a regional estimate, not a test of your well. Source: Estimate based on Health Canada hardness bands.
Most production draws from LIMESTONE OR DOLOMITE (about 89% of local wells).
These municipal aggregates support planning only — they do not replace an accredited laboratory potability test for your own well.
Interactive Well Depth & Geological Stratigraphy (From Local Driller Logs)
Drag the indicator line or tap a geological stratum below to read the recorded depth range
Modelled Depth
120 FT
Area median
Drilling cost
$8,400–$18,000
Estimate
Published hardness
under 60 to above 180 mg/L as CaCO₃
From local driller logs.
Local measurements compared against Manitoba provincial benchmarks.
| Hydrogeological Metric | From the registry or a cited study | MB Provincial Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Total Registered Wells | 339 | — |
| Median Well Depth | 120 ft | 88 ft provincial median |
| Average Well Depth | 135.3 ft | — |
| Recorded Depth Range | 16 – 575 ft | — |
| Dominant Aquifer | LIMESTONE OR DOLOMITE | — |
| Hardness | under 60 to above 180 mg/L as CaCO₃ — Estimate. Estimate based on Health Canada hardness bands | — |
| Drilling cost | $8,400–$18,000 — Estimate. Typical drilling prices in Canada, about $70–$150 per foot | — |
| Domestic Household Use | 0% of wells | — |
Approximate boundary of RM of Kelsey
Shaded area is an approximate municipal outline for orientation only. Well records are aggregated across the entire RM of Kelsey.
Most completed wells fall near the median depth of 120 ft. Recorded depths cover 337 wells.
Median depth of 120 ft falls inside the reported range. Deeper completions here usually mean higher mineral content but steadier year-round pressure.
Bedrock and drift aquifers recorded by drillers in this area.
303 of 339 Major regional bedrock aquifer formed by Ordovician/Silurian dolomite. Known for reliable, high-volume yields with elevated mineral hardness and dissolved calcium/magnesium carbonates.
19 of 339 Shallow to intermediate glacial drift aquifer deposited in alluvial channels or outwash plains. Yields softer water but requires continuous sediment filtration and shallow bacterial monitoring.
9 of 339 Unclassified hydrogeological formation from legacy provincial drill records.
3 of 339 Crystalline Canadian Shield rock. Yields soft, slightly acidic water with minimal dissolved solids, relying on secondary fracture networks for groundwater storage.
3 of 339 Dense, low-permeability clay-rich glacial deposits with localized silt lenses. Serves as a natural confining barrier protecting deeper aquifers from surface contamination.
2 of 339 Deep basal sandstone bedrock unit (including Winnipeg Formation). Supplies exceptionally stable yields; often exhibits moderate mineral hardness with silica-rich water.
91 holes found no usable water. test holes, observation or monitoring wells, dewatering wells, decommissioned wells, dry holes, no-aquifer holes, and other non-supply wells filtered out of the headline
A published hardness range, when one exists for this place and aquifer. Not a test of your well.
Measured nearby
Measured government tests within 25 km of RM of Kelsey.
USGS (2018) bands reprinted by Health Canada. A range can cross more than one band. This is not a sample.
What this is not
Health Canada has not set a maximum acceptable concentration for hardness. A wide published range can sit in more than one USGS band.
33 wells tested, range 92–2,268 mg/L.
1.84 km away, nearby.
Dates were not published with these tests.
32 wells test above 180 mg/L.
Worked out by wellwaterguide.ca from 33 government lab tests.
calculated from measured calcium and magnesium
Water quality of the carbonate rock aquifer, southern Manitoba (GSC Open File 3725) Open Government Licence - Canada
Historical permit and construction activity by decade.
84% of dated wells are over 30 years old (pre-1995). Steel casing installed before 1995 can lose integrity over time. Any older well should get a casing inspection and a certified bacterial test before reliance.
Treatment
This page does not turn a hardness range or a well depth into an equipment total, a grain capacity, or a drilling price. Read the methodology, the filtration guide, and the products catalog.
Suggested system
Test kit
estimate, confirm with a lab testA test of your own well comes before any equipment. Test for coliform bacteria.
Water testingIron and manganese filter
estimate, confirm with a lab testAn iron filter is worth considering because wells in this place draw from LIMESTONE OR DOLOMITE. This follows the aquifer type. Iron and manganese were not used from a monitoring-well test.
Iron and manganese guideWater softener
estimate, confirm with a lab testSome wells nearby test above 120 mg/L, a softener may help, confirm with a lab test. 32 wells test above 180 mg/L.
Hard-water guideBecause water wells in RM of Kelsey average 120 ft into limestone or dolomite, contractors equipped with heavy rotary rigs and proper casing seals are recommended. Contact local drillers directly or request competitive bids.
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Quick answers about water wells in RM of Kelsey.
Among 337 producing water wells with a recorded depth, the median is 120.0 ft (36.576 m).
The most frequently recorded producing aquifer is LIMESTONE OR DOLOMITE, on 300 of 339 wells with a producing aquifer name.
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