YELLOWHEAD MUNICIPALITY Water Well Depth & Hydrogeology
Regional groundwater summary • GWDrill Historical Log Extraction
Bottom Line Up Front
In YELLOWHEAD MUNICIPALITY the median well is 117 feet deep and draws from Odanah / Pierre Shale bedrock, which supplies 64.2% of wells here. Water is very hard at about 257 mg/L, so a softener is standard equipment. Rotary drilling is routine and 93.3% of wells serve ordinary household use. Treatment emphasis: elevated tds, sulfate, potential hydrogen sulfide (h2s). Fine shale layers raise sulfate and sulfide concerns.
Modelled Well Depth
117 FT
Median for this area. Typical range 75–155 ft.
Est. Completion Cost
$10,792 CAD
$92/ft effective rate (includes fixed $1,900 mobilization & pump installation).
Water Hardness
257 MG/L
Very Hard. Elevated TDS, sulfate, potential hydrogen sulfide (H2S).
Pump class at this depth: 1/2 HP submersible, 4" casing
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Well Statistics
Local measurements compared against Manitoba provincial benchmarks.
| Hydrogeological Metric | Local Measurement | MB Provincial Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Total Registered Wells | 900 | 1,420 avg per RM |
| Median Well Depth | 117 ft | 118 ft provincial median |
| Average Well Depth | 122.1 ft | 137.1 ft provincial average |
| Recorded Depth Range | 7 – 460 ft | 2 – 1,201 ft recorded range |
| Dominant Aquifer | Odanah / Pierre Shale | Mixed glacial till province-wide |
| Estimated Water Hardness | 257 mg/L — Very Hard | 210 mg/L provincial average |
| Est. Drilling Cost Range | $7,125 – $15,625 CAD | $110/ft plus mobilization |
| Domestic Household Use | 93% of wells | 88% province-wide |
Where This Report Applies
Approximate boundary of YELLOWHEAD MUNICIPALITY
Shaded area is an approximate municipal outline for orientation only. Well records are aggregated across the entire YELLOWHEAD MUNICIPALITY.
Depth Distribution
Most completed wells fall near the median depth of 117 ft.
Median depth of 117 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.
578 wells Fractured Cretaceous shale formation prominent in western Manitoba. Characterized by high total dissolved solids (TDS) and potential sulfur/iron compounds.
213 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.
103 wells Unclassified hydrogeological formation from legacy provincial drill records.
6 wells Low-permeability clay-rich glacial deposits with localized sand lenses. Often slow recharge.
Water Quality Profile
Estimated hardness, mineral risks and treatment implications.
Total Hardness
Very Hard257 MG/L
as CaCO3, Health Canada scale
Present Mineral Risk
- Scale build-up in kettles, heaters and fixtures
- Dissolved iron and manganese staining
- Elevated calcium and magnesium from Odanah / Pierre Shale bedrock
Test before purchasing treatment. Hardness varies well to well within the same quarter section.
Size custom treatment system for this waterDrilling Activity
Historical permit and construction activity by decade.
51% 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.
Data-Driven Prescription
The treatment system this water needs
Generated from 257 mg/L hardness, odanah / pierre shale and a 117 ft median completion depth, for a four-person household. Adjust the assumptions in the builder.
Equipment Total
$2,039
Annual Consumables
$489
Softener Sizing
41,000 gr
Water Testing
Tap Score Canadian Essential Water Test
Nothing gets sized without numbers. Regional modelling puts hardness near 257 mg/L in odanah / pierre shale, 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
Whole-Home Softening
SpringWell SS1 48,000 Grain Whole-Home Softener
At 257 mg/L (very hard) a 4-person household loads roughly 4.5k grains of hardness per day onto the plumbing.
- Sizing
- 41,000 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 YELLOWHEAD MUNICIPALITY.
How deep are water wells in YELLOWHEAD MUNICIPALITY?
The average water well in YELLOWHEAD MUNICIPALITY, MB is 122.1 feet deep. Most wells range between 75.0 and 155.0 feet.
What is the primary aquifer in YELLOWHEAD MUNICIPALITY?
The most common aquifer tapped by drillers in YELLOWHEAD MUNICIPALITY is SHALE.