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Water testing Quebec • 107 Registered Wells
Saint-Mathieu-de-Rioux Water Well Depth & Hydrogeology
Regional groundwater summary • Quebec Historical Log Extraction
Bottom Line Up Front
In Saint-Mathieu-de-Rioux, the median completed well is 88 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.
These municipal aggregates support planning only — they do not replace an accredited laboratory potability test for your own well.
Interactive Well Depth & Modeled Typical Strata
Drag the indicator line or tap a stratum below to read the recorded depth range
Drilling in: Sand & Gravel Aquifer (15–125 ft)Glacial Drift Aquifer
Modelled Depth
88 FT
Area median
Drilling cost
$6,160–$13,200
Estimate
Published hardness
under 60 to above 180 mg/L as CaCO₃
0 ft (Surface)Median 88 ft400 ft (Deep)
Sand & Gravel Aquifer
Sand & Gravel Aquifer
Sedimentary Shale Formation
Sand & Gravel Aquifer
Sedimentary Shale Formation
Sand & Gravel Aquifer
Sedimentary Shale Formation
Modeled typical strata:
Modeled typical strata — placeholder from median depth + aquifer type; not local driller logs.
Well Statistics
Local measurements compared against Quebec provincial benchmarks.
Total Registered Wells 107
Median Well Depth 88 ft
QC benchmark: 156 ft provincial median
Average Well Depth 127.4 ft
Hardness under 60 to above 180 mg/L as CaCO₃ — Estimate. Estimate based on Health Canada hardness bands
Drilling cost $6,160–$13,200 — Estimate. Typical drilling prices in Canada, about $70–$150 per foot
| Hydrogeological Metric | From the registry or a cited study | QC Provincial Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Total Registered Wells | 107 | — |
| Median Well Depth | 88 ft | 156 ft provincial median |
| Average Well Depth | 127.4 ft | — |
| Hardness | under 60 to above 180 mg/L as CaCO₃ — Estimate. Estimate based on Health Canada hardness bands | — |
| Drilling cost | $6,160–$13,200 — Estimate. Typical drilling prices in Canada, about $70–$150 per foot | — |
Where This Report Applies
Approximate boundary of Saint-Mathieu-de-Rioux
Shaded area is an approximate municipal outline for orientation only. Well records are aggregated across the entire Saint-Mathieu-de-Rioux.
Depth Distribution
Most completed wells fall near the median depth of 88 ft.
0–49 ft 10.3% · 11
49–98 ft 43% · 46
98–148 ft 16.8% · 18
148–197 ft 8.4% · 9
197–295 ft 14% · 15
295–394 ft 6.5% · 7
394–591 ft 0.9% · 1
591+ ft 0% · 0
Median depth of 88 ft falls inside the reported range. Deeper completions here usually mean higher mineral content but steadier year-round pressure.
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 3 wells
1970s 6 wells
1980s 5 wells
1990s 8 wells
2000s 42 wells
2010s 35 wells
2020s 8 wells
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 Saint-Mathieu-de-Rioux
Local Contractors
Licensed Water Well Drillers Serving Saint-Mathieu-de-Rioux
Because water wells in Saint-Mathieu-de-Rioux average 88 ft, contractors equipped with heavy rotary rigs and proper casing seals are recommended. Contact local drillers directly or request competitive bids.
Bernard Lizotte & Fils Inc.
Yard: Rimouski, QC (47.3 km away)
Confirm the contractor's provincial licence before you hire
Bas-Saint-Laurent & Gaspésie Puits Artésiens Profonds Pompes et Conduits
Puisatier Régional
Yard: Lac-Kénogami, QC (175.8 km away)
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Forage au Roc Saguenay Puits de Chalet & Résidentiel Scellement Conforme
Le Groupe F. Lapointe Québec
Yard: Vallée-Jonction, QC (247 km away)
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Puits Artésiens Résidentiels Hydrofracturation Géothermie
R.J. Lévesque & Fils
Yard: Trois-Rivières, QC (338.3 km away)
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Puits Artésiens Mauricie Installation de Pompes Entretien & Nettoyage
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about water wells in Saint-Mathieu-de-Rioux.
What is the median well depth in qc-saint-mathieu-de-rioux?
Among 107 recorded wells with a recorded depth, the median is 87.9 ft (26.8 m).
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