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Water testing Manitoba • 723 Registered Wells
RM of Riding Mountain West Water Well Depth & Hydrogeology
Regional groundwater summary • GWDrill Historical Log Extraction
Bottom Line Up Front
In RM of Riding Mountain West, the median completed well is 105 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 SAND AND GRAVEL (about 74% 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
Drilling in: Sedimentary Shale Formation (30–130 ft)Fractured Shale Aquifer
Modelled Depth
105 FT
Area median
Drilling cost
$7,350–$15,750
Estimate
Published hardness
under 60 to above 180 mg/L as CaCO₃
0 ft (Surface)Median 105 ft491 ft (Deep)
Glacial Lacustrine Clay & Silt
Sedimentary Shale Formation
Sand & Gravel Aquifer
Sand & Gravel Aquifer
Sand & Gravel Aquifer
From local driller logs:
From local driller logs.
Well Statistics
Local measurements compared against Manitoba provincial benchmarks.
Total Registered Wells 723
Median Well Depth 105 ft
MB benchmark: 88 ft provincial median
Average Well Depth 120.9 ft
Recorded Depth Range 9 – 435 ft
Dominant Aquifer SAND AND GRAVEL
Hardness under 60 to above 180 mg/L as CaCO₃ — Estimate. Estimate based on Health Canada hardness bands
Drilling cost $7,350–$15,750 — Estimate. Typical drilling prices in Canada, about $70–$150 per foot
Domestic Household Use 0% of wells
| Hydrogeological Metric | From the registry or a cited study | MB Provincial Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Total Registered Wells | 723 | — |
| Median Well Depth | 105 ft | 88 ft provincial median |
| Average Well Depth | 120.9 ft | — |
| Recorded Depth Range | 9 – 435 ft | — |
| Dominant Aquifer | SAND AND GRAVEL | — |
| Hardness | under 60 to above 180 mg/L as CaCO₃ — Estimate. Estimate based on Health Canada hardness bands | — |
| Drilling cost | $7,350–$15,750 — Estimate. Typical drilling prices in Canada, about $70–$150 per foot | — |
| Domestic Household Use | 0% of wells | — |
Where This Report Applies
Approximate boundary of RM of Riding Mountain West
Shaded area is an approximate municipal outline for orientation only. Well records are aggregated across the entire RM of Riding Mountain West.
Depth Distribution
Most completed wells fall near the median depth of 105 ft. Recorded depths cover 713 wells.
0–49 ft 20.9% · 149
49–98 ft 25.4% · 181
98–148 ft 21.2% · 151
148–197 ft 14.2% · 101
197–295 ft 14.9% · 106
295–394 ft 3.2% · 23
394–591 ft 0.3% · 2
591+ ft 0% · 0
Median depth of 105 ft falls inside the reported range. Deeper completions here usually mean higher mineral content but steadier year-round pressure.
Aquifer Composition
Bedrock and drift aquifers recorded by drillers in this area.
Sand & Gravel Aquifer Glacial Drift Aquifer
74.3% 537 of 723 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.
Sedimentary Shale Formation Fractured Shale Aquifer
20.2% 146 of 723 Fractured sedimentary shale formation (including Odanah / Pierre members). Characterized by high total dissolved solids (TDS) and potential sulfur/iron compounds.
Glacial Drift Silt & Till Protective Overburden
2.2% 16 of 723 Dense, low-permeability clay-rich glacial deposits with localized silt lenses. Serves as a natural confining barrier protecting deeper aquifers from surface contamination.
Undifferentiated Aquifer Regional Formation
2.1% 15 of 723 Unclassified hydrogeological formation from legacy provincial drill records.
Sandstone Bedrock Formation Basal Bedrock Aquifer
0.8% 6 of 723 Deep basal sandstone bedrock unit (including Winnipeg Formation). Supplies exceptionally stable yields; often exhibits moderate mineral hardness with silica-rich water.
Carbonate Bedrock (Limestone / Dolomite) Primary Bedrock Aquifer
0.4% 3 of 723 Major regional bedrock aquifer formed by Ordovician/Silurian dolomite. Known for reliable, high-volume yields with elevated mineral hardness and dissolved calcium/magnesium carbonates.
330 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
Water Quality Profile
A published hardness range, when one exists for this place and aquifer. Not a test of your well.
Estimate
under 60 to above 180 mg/L as CaCO₃
Estimate. Estimate based on Health Canada hardness bands. Regional estimate, not a test of your well.
Health Canada. Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality: Operational Parameters.
No measured government test within 25 km. Test your water.
Soft (<60) Med (61–120) Hard (121–180) V. hard (>180)
USGS (2018) bands reprinted by Health Canada. A range can cross more than one band. This is not a sample.
What this is not
- Not a laboratory result for a well on your property.
- Not a reason to size a softener. Size equipment from a lab test.
- Not a drilling quote. A cost line on this page is a national estimate, not a price for one well.
Health Canada has not set a maximum acceptable concentration for hardness. A wide published range can sit in more than one USGS band.
Drilling Activity
Historical permit and construction activity by decade.
Pre-1970 102 wells · avg 118 ft
1970s 98 wells · avg 106 ft
1980s 145 wells · avg 115 ft
1990s 68 wells · avg 149 ft
2000s 149 wells · avg 111 ft
2010s 76 wells · avg 134 ft
2020s 44 wells · avg 120 ft
56% 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
Size treatment from a laboratory test
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
Suggested system for RM of Riding Mountain West
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Sediment prefilter
estimate, confirm with a lab testA sediment prefilter is worth considering where wells draw from SAND AND GRAVEL. This follows the aquifer type.
Sediment guide 3
UV disinfection
estimate, confirm with a lab testUV disinfection is worth considering where wells draw from SAND AND GRAVEL. Test for coliform bacteria. This follows the aquifer type.
Bacteria and UV guide Local Contractors
Licensed Water Well Drillers Serving RM of Riding Mountain West
Because water wells in RM of Riding Mountain West average 105 ft into sand and gravel, contractors equipped with heavy rotary rigs and proper casing seals are recommended. Contact local drillers directly or request competitive bids.
Formation Drilling Ltd.
Yard: Dauphin, MB (87.5 km away)
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Parkland Hydrogeology Artesian Flow Control Glacial Drift Screens
Rob Smith & Son Drilling
Yard: Neepawa, MB (146.1 km away)
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Riding Mountain Slopes Delta Sand Aquifers Farm & Acreage Supply
Fred A. Zavislak Well Drilling Ltd.
Yard: Brandon, MB (146.2 km away)
★ 4.5
(8 Google reviews)
Westman Drilled Wells Deep Sand Screens Residential Acreages
Interlake Water Supply Co Ltd.
Yard: Inwood, MB (266.5 km away)
★ 4.0
(4 Google reviews)
Interlake Limestone Bedrock Artesian Flow Relief Pasture Wells
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about water wells in RM of Riding Mountain West.
What is the median well depth in RM of Riding Mountain West?
Among 713 producing water wells with a recorded depth, the median is 105.0 ft (32.004 m).
Which aquifer is recorded most often in RM of Riding Mountain West?
The most frequently recorded producing aquifer is SAND AND GRAVEL, on 537 of 723 wells with a producing aquifer name.
Adjacent Municipalities & Nearby Well Records
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