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Water testing British Columbia • 4,579 Registered Wells
Thompson-Nicola Water Well Depth & Hydrogeology
Regional groundwater summary • British Columbia Historical Log Extraction
Bottom Line Up Front
In Thompson-Nicola, the median completed well is 138 ft deep.
A published hardness range for this place and aquifer is less than 10 to 180, and groundwater can exceed 1,000 mg/L as CaCO₃. That is a regional estimate, not a test of your well. Source: Estimate based on B.C. Ministry of Environment water-quality checks.
Most production draws from Unconsolidated (about 28% 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 & Modeled Typical Strata
Drag the indicator line or tap a stratum below to read the recorded depth range
Drilling in: Sand & Gravel Aquifer (15–400+ ft)Glacial Drift Aquifer
Modelled Depth
138 FT
Area median
Drilling cost
$9,660–$20,700
Estimate
Published hardness
less than 10 to 180, and groundwater can exceed 1,000 mg/L as CaCO₃
0 ft (Surface)Median 138 ft400 ft (Deep)
Topsoil & Surficial Organics
Sand & Gravel Aquifer
Sand & Gravel Aquifer
Modeled typical strata:
Modeled typical strata — placeholder from median depth + aquifer type; not local driller logs.
Well Statistics
Local measurements compared against British Columbia provincial benchmarks.
Total Registered Wells 4,579
Median Well Depth 138 ft
BC benchmark: 162 ft provincial median
Average Well Depth 181.3 ft
Dominant Aquifer Unconsolidated
Hardness less than 10 to 180, and groundwater can exceed 1,000 mg/L as CaCO₃ — Estimate. Estimate based on B.C. Ministry of Environment water-quality checks
Drilling cost $9,660–$20,700 — Estimate. Typical drilling prices in Canada, about $70–$150 per foot
Domestic Household Use 77% of wells
| Hydrogeological Metric | From the registry or a cited study | BC Provincial Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Total Registered Wells | 4,579 | — |
| Median Well Depth | 138 ft | 162 ft provincial median |
| Average Well Depth | 181.3 ft | — |
| Dominant Aquifer | Unconsolidated | — |
| Hardness | less than 10 to 180, and groundwater can exceed 1,000 mg/L as CaCO₃ — Estimate. Estimate based on B.C. Ministry of Environment water-quality checks | — |
| Drilling cost | $9,660–$20,700 — Estimate. Typical drilling prices in Canada, about $70–$150 per foot | — |
| Domestic Household Use | 77% of wells | — |
Where This Report Applies
Approximate boundary of Thompson-Nicola
Shaded area is an approximate municipal outline for orientation only. Well records are aggregated across the entire Thompson-Nicola.
Depth Distribution
Most completed wells fall near the median depth of 138 ft. Recorded depths cover 4,496 wells.
0–49 ft 18.4% · 827
49–98 ft 20.1% · 902
98–148 ft 14.4% · 649
148–197 ft 11.1% · 499
197–295 ft 15.5% · 699
295–394 ft 8.7% · 393
394–591 ft 9.6% · 433
591+ ft 2.1% · 94
Median depth of 138 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. Recorded for 2,025 of these 4,579 wells.
Undifferentiated Aquifer Regional Formation
27.7% 1,269 of 4,579 Unclassified hydrogeological formation from legacy provincial drill records.
Carbonate Bedrock (Limestone / Dolomite) Primary Bedrock Aquifer
16.5% 756 of 4,579 Major regional bedrock aquifer formed by Ordovician/Silurian dolomite. Known for reliable, high-volume yields with elevated mineral hardness and dissolved calcium/magnesium carbonates.
567 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
less than 10 to 180, and groundwater can exceed 1,000 mg/L as CaCO₃
Estimate. Estimate based on B.C. Ministry of Environment water-quality checks. Regional estimate, not a test of your well.
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 286 wells
1970s 165 wells
1980s 231 wells
1990s 546 wells
2000s 1,042 wells
2010s 840 wells
2020s 410 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 Thompson-Nicola
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Sediment prefilter
estimate, confirm with a lab testA sediment prefilter is worth considering where wells draw from Unconsolidated. This follows the aquifer type.
Sediment guide 3
UV disinfection
estimate, confirm with a lab testUV disinfection is worth considering where wells draw from Unconsolidated. Test for coliform bacteria. This follows the aquifer type.
Bacteria and UV guide Local Contractors
Licensed Water Well Drillers Serving Thompson-Nicola
Because water wells in Thompson-Nicola average 138 ft into unconsolidated, contractors equipped with heavy rotary rigs and proper casing seals are recommended. Contact local drillers directly or request competitive bids.
Bud’s Water Wells Ltd.
Yard: Kamloops, BC (27.8 km away)
Confirm the contractor's provincial licence before you hire
Interior BC Bedrock Submersible Pumps Pressure Tanks
Aqua Source Drilling
Yard: Vernon, BC (103.6 km away)
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Okanagan Aquifers Deep Sand & Gravel Domestic Wells
A & H Drilling Ltd.
Yard: Chilliwack, BC (205.6 km away)
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Dual Rotary Drilling Agricultural Irrigation Domestic Wells
Fraser Valley Well Drilling
Yard: Abbotsford, BC (236.3 km away)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about water wells in Thompson-Nicola.
What is the median well depth in Thompson-Nicola?
Among 4496 producing water wells with a recorded depth, the median is 138.0 ft (42.06 m).
Which aquifer is recorded most often in Thompson-Nicola?
The most frequently recorded producing aquifer is Unconsolidated, on 1269 of 2025 wells with a producing aquifer name.
Adjacent Municipalities & Nearby Well Records
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