New Water Wells

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This project builds up to five new groundwater supply wells. The new wells will provide drinking water. We anticipate locating the new wells in Red Deer County, near the Summer Village of Jarvis Bay.

Why

  • Sylvan Lake is growing

  • We need more water within 5 years to meet demand

  • The new wells will supply the north reservoir

How

  1. Survey any residents (within 1.6 Km of the new well locations) about existing groundwater supply wells.

    Because the new well locations are near Jarvis Bay and Red Deer County residents, we are making sure there are no negative impacts

  2. Gather information to choose new well locations

  3. Well drilling and testing

  1. Apply for a Provincial Water Act License

  1. Construction: Design and build the new wells. Connect them to the Town’s north reservoir

Who

  • We found that the Jarvis Bay and Red Deer County has privately owned and operated wells

  • We asked nearby residents to help us identify existing wells through a survey

  • The survey results help us understand the local groundwater system

Contractor

We hired ISL Engineering and Land Services (ISL) to:

  • Help us identify new well locations

  • Assist and supervise well drilling, installation, and connection to the Town water system


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This project builds up to five new groundwater supply wells. The new wells will provide drinking water. We anticipate locating the new wells in Red Deer County, near the Summer Village of Jarvis Bay.

Why

  • Sylvan Lake is growing

  • We need more water within 5 years to meet demand

  • The new wells will supply the north reservoir

How

  1. Survey any residents (within 1.6 Km of the new well locations) about existing groundwater supply wells.

    Because the new well locations are near Jarvis Bay and Red Deer County residents, we are making sure there are no negative impacts

  2. Gather information to choose new well locations

  3. Well drilling and testing

  1. Apply for a Provincial Water Act License

  1. Construction: Design and build the new wells. Connect them to the Town’s north reservoir

Who

  • We found that the Jarvis Bay and Red Deer County has privately owned and operated wells

  • We asked nearby residents to help us identify existing wells through a survey

  • The survey results help us understand the local groundwater system

Contractor

We hired ISL Engineering and Land Services (ISL) to:

  • Help us identify new well locations

  • Assist and supervise well drilling, installation, and connection to the Town water system


Learn about the project


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    Do people in sylvan lake have private groundwater wells they are using?

    PWR2020 asked 2 months ago

    Hello PWR2020, 

    Thanks for reaching out. There are old wells in the Town of Sylvan Lake. These must all be disconnected and plugged because the Town must require all properties to connect to municipal water instead. This is because wells can put the safety of our drinking water at risk.  

    Alberta Environment (Water Act and Water Ministerial Regulation Act Section 8) requires any home near municipal water lines to connect to the municipal water supply. Bylaws cannot override Provincial acts and regulations, so the Town must follow provincial legislation. 

    When two water source lines are going into a home, there is a possibility for the well water to enter the municipal water system. The well line may have greater pressure, which could push untreated and untested water back into the public water supply.   

    No new homes may be built with wells. Existing wells within the Town must be disconnected and shut in. It is up to the Town to enforce the provincial laws. When individuals or businesses fail to follow the law, they may receive fines anywhere from $500 to $8,500. 

    Anyone with a well in Town should read our online information, and then call our Environmental Services Department, 403 887 2800. The Town will do everything we can to assist owners through the process while making sure our water supply stays safe. 

    Sincerely, 
    Monique Johnson,
    Manager Environmental Services, Public Works 

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