Groundwater – Education

Overview

There are many aspects of groundwater to learn about, from understanding its presence and movement to learning about how to safely and sustainably pump it from beneath the ground. The Government of Alberta provides many ways to help Albertans learn about groundwater.

Understanding groundwater is no easy task because it cannot be seen or used until it comes to the surface. Here are some fact sheets for more information:

• Groundwater Basics
• Groundwater Management
• Groundwater Quality and Quantity
• Groundwater Use

Related Information

• Alberta Water Well Survey
  Report documents some interesting findings on well owner perceptions and behaviours in Alberta.
• Working Well
  Getting the word out about how to effectively manage your water well is the goal of the Working Well program. It brings together well owners, water well drillers and groundwater specialists to learn about water wells in a unique and interactive workshop environment.
  • Resources and Related Links
    See the fact sheets on this webpage for useful tips on how to manage your water well and sewage system.

Additional Web Resources

• Hidden water
  View the following video on the Inside Education website to learn more about groundwater in Alberta.
• Water wells that last
  Visit this page on the Alberta Agriculture and Forestry website for excellent well management best practices information.