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Water testing Quebec • 91 Registered Wells
Otter Lake Water Well Depth & Hydrogeology
Regional groundwater summary • Quebec Historical Log Extraction
Bottom Line Up Front
In Otter Lake, the median completed well is 163 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 (65–210 ft)Glacial Drift Aquifer
Modelled Depth
163 FT
Area median
Drilling cost
$11,410–$24,450
Estimate
Published hardness
under 60 to above 180 mg/L as CaCO₃
0 ft (Surface)Median 163 ft410 ft (Deep)
Sand & Gravel Aquifer
Sand & Gravel Aquifer
Precambrian Crystalline Bedrock (Granite)
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 Quebec provincial benchmarks.
Total Registered Wells 91
Median Well Depth 163 ft
QC benchmark: 156 ft provincial median
Average Well Depth 181.3 ft
Hardness under 60 to above 180 mg/L as CaCO₃ — Estimate. Estimate based on Health Canada hardness bands
Drilling cost $11,410–$24,450 — 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 | 91 | — |
| Median Well Depth | 163 ft | 156 ft provincial median |
| Average Well Depth | 181.3 ft | — |
| Hardness | under 60 to above 180 mg/L as CaCO₃ — Estimate. Estimate based on Health Canada hardness bands | — |
| Drilling cost | $11,410–$24,450 — Estimate. Typical drilling prices in Canada, about $70–$150 per foot | — |
Where This Report Applies
Approximate boundary of Otter Lake
Shaded area is an approximate municipal outline for orientation only. Well records are aggregated across the entire Otter Lake.
Depth Distribution
Most completed wells fall near the median depth of 163 ft.
0–49 ft 4.4% · 4
49–98 ft 14.3% · 13
98–148 ft 23.1% · 21
148–197 ft 22% · 20
197–295 ft 16.5% · 15
295–394 ft 18.7% · 17
394–591 ft 1.1% · 1
591+ ft 0% · 0
Median depth of 163 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 0 wells on record
1970s 3 wells
1980s 8 wells
1990s 3 wells
2000s 24 wells
2010s 35 wells
2020s 18 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 Otter Lake
Local Contractors
Licensed Water Well Drillers Serving Otter Lake
Because water wells in Otter Lake average 163 ft, contractors equipped with heavy rotary rigs and proper casing seals are recommended. Contact local drillers directly or request competitive bids.
Les Puisatiers Protech
Yard: Cantley, QC (62.7 km away)
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Forage dans le Roc Collerette de Scellement Pompes et Réservoirs
Groupe Boyer
Yard: Sainte-Adèle, QC (178.4 km away)
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Puits en Zone Montagneuse Analyses de Débit Raccordement Complet
Puits Bernier
Yard: Saint-Lin-Laurentides, QC (207.7 km away)
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Forage de Puits d'Eau Scellement au Bentonite Pompes Submersibles
R.J. Lévesque & Fils
Yard: Trois-Rivières, QC (300.1 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 Otter Lake.
What is the median well depth in qc-otter-lake?
Among 91 recorded wells with a recorded depth, the median is 163.1 ft (49.7 m).
Adjacent Municipalities & Nearby Well Records
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