Municipality of Bifrost-Riverton Well Depths & Groundwater Data (2,488 Wells)

Bottom Line Up Front

In MUNICIPALITY OF BIFROST-RIVERTON the median well is 94 feet deep and draws from Carbonate Rock (Limestone/Dolomite) bedrock, which supplies 79.4% of wells here. Water is very hard at about 338 mg/L, so a softener is standard equipment. Rotary drilling is routine and 91.1% of wells serve ordinary household use. Treatment emphasis: scale buildup, calcium/magnesium hardness. Carbonate chemistry creates persistent calcite scaling.

Modelled Well Depth

94 FT

Median for this area. Typical range 64–130 ft.

Est. Completion Cost

$9,044 CAD

$96/ft effective rate (includes fixed $1,900 mobilization & pump installation).

Water Hardness

338 MG/L

Very Hard. Scale buildup, calcium/magnesium hardness.

Pump class at this depth: 1/2 HP submersible, 4" casing

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Representative Geological StrataDrilling in: Limestone (20–656+ ft)

Limestone

40 ft (Shallow)Median 94 ft656 ft (Deep)

Well Statistics

Local measurements compared against Manitoba provincial benchmarks.

Hydrogeological Metric	Local Measurement	MB Provincial Benchmark
Total Registered Wells	2,488	1,420 avg per RM
Median Well Depth	94 ft	118 ft provincial median
Average Well Depth	106.4 ft	137.1 ft provincial average
Recorded Depth Range	8 – 656 ft	2 – 1,201 ft recorded range
Dominant Aquifer	Carbonate Rock (Limestone/Dolomite)	Mixed glacial till province-wide
Estimated Water Hardness	338 mg/L — Very Hard	210 mg/L provincial average
Est. Drilling Cost Range	$6,520 – $13,750 CAD	$110/ft plus mobilization
Domestic Household Use	91% of wells	88% province-wide

Where This Report Applies

Approximate boundary of MUNICIPALITY OF BIFROST-RIVERTON

Shaded area is an approximate municipal outline for orientation only. Well records are aggregated across the entire MUNICIPALITY OF BIFROST-RIVERTON.

Depth Distribution

Most completed wells fall near the median depth of 94 ft.

0-50 ft

12.2% · 274

51-100 ft

43.3% · 970

101-150 ft

28.6% · 641

151-200 ft

8% · 179

201-250 ft

5.4% · 120

251-300 ft

2.1% · 46

301-400 ft

0.4% · 9

401+ ft

0.1% · 2

Median depth of 94 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.

Carbonate Rock (Limestone/Dolomite) 79.4%

1,976 wells Major regional bedrock aquifer formed by Ordovician/Silurian dolomite. Known for reliable, high-volume yields with elevated mineral hardness and dissolved calcium/magnesium carbonates.

Undifferentiated Aquifer 18.1%

450 wells Unclassified hydrogeological formation from legacy provincial drill records.

Sand & Gravel Aquifer 1.9%

48 wells 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.

Odanah / Pierre Shale 0.2%

6 wells Fractured Cretaceous shale formation prominent in western Manitoba. Characterized by high total dissolved solids (TDS) and potential sulfur/iron compounds.

Winnipeg Sandstone Aquifer 0.2%

4 wells Deep basal sandstone bedrock unit. Supplies exceptionally stable yields; often exhibits moderate mineral hardness with silica-rich water.

Water Quality Profile

Estimated hardness, mineral risks and treatment implications.

Total Hardness

Very Hard

338 MG/L

as CaCO3, Health Canada scale

Soft Moderate Hard Very hard

Present Mineral Risk

Scale build-up in kettles, heaters and fixtures
Dissolved iron and manganese staining
Elevated calcium and magnesium from Carbonate Rock (Limestone/Dolomite) bedrock

Test before purchasing treatment. Hardness varies well to well within the same quarter section.

Size custom treatment system for this water

Drilling Activity

Historical permit and construction activity by decade.

Pre-1970

0 wells on record

1970s

537 wells · avg 94 ft

1980s

394 wells · avg 103 ft

1990s

300 wells · avg 113 ft

2000s

345 wells · avg 128 ft

2010s

165 wells · avg 140 ft

2020s

112 wells · avg 130 ft

47% of wells are over 30 years old. Steel casing installed before 1995 can lose integrity, so any older well should get a casing inspection and a bacterial test before you rely on it.

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Data-Driven Prescription

The treatment system this water needs

Generated from 338 mg/L hardness, carbonate rock (limestone/dolomite) and a 94 ft median completion depth, for a four-person household. Adjust the assumptions in the builder.

Equipment Total

$4,029

Annual Consumables

$549

Softener Sizing

54,000 gr

01

Water Testing

Tap Score Canadian Essential Water Test

required

Nothing gets sized without numbers. Regional modelling puts hardness near 338 mg/L in carbonate rock (limestone/dolomite), but your own well can sit well off that median.

Sizing: Accredited lab panel: hardness, iron, manganese, nitrate, arsenic, total coliform and E. coli
Equipment: $349 CAD
Annual Consumables: $349 CAD

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02

Iron, Manganese & Sulfur

SpringWell WS1 Air-Injection Iron & Manganese Filter

recommended

Dissolved iron and manganese are the routine complaint on carbonate rock (limestone/dolomite) wells — they stain fixtures and foul softener resin if not removed first.

Sizing: Air-injection oxidation, chemical-free, ahead of the softener
Equipment: $1,990 CAD
Annual Consumables: $60 CAD

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03

Whole-Home Softening

SpringWell SS1 48,000 Grain Whole-Home Softener

required

At 338 mg/L (very hard) a 4-person household loads roughly 5.9k grains of hardness per day onto the plumbing.

Sizing: 54,000 grain metered capacity — about a 7-day regeneration cycle with reserve
Equipment: $1,690 CAD
Annual Consumables: $140 CAD

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about water wells in MUNICIPALITY OF BIFROST-RIVERTON.

How deep are water wells in MUNICIPALITY OF BIFROST-RIVERTON?

The average water well in MUNICIPALITY OF BIFROST-RIVERTON, MB is 106.4 feet deep. Most wells range between 64.0 and 130.0 feet.

What is the primary aquifer in MUNICIPALITY OF BIFROST-RIVERTON?

The most common aquifer tapped by drillers in MUNICIPALITY OF BIFROST-RIVERTON is LIMESTONE OR DOLOMITE.