Hydrogeology of Agricultural Development Areas Newfoundland and Labrador (June 2008)

This study is a detailed hydrogeological assessment of Agricultural Designated Areas (ADAs) in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It was carried out as part of the Canada – Newfoundland and Labrador National Water Supply Expansion Program to increase knowledge of the hydrogeology of the province’s ADAs, and to determine the suitability and availability of groundwater supply for agricultural needs in these areas.

The report is presented in twenty (20) sections. Section 1 provides an overview of the study area, describes the objectives and scope of the project, and summarizes the methodology used for the hydrogeological assessment. Results of the hydrogeological assessment are presented by ADA in Sections 2 through 18; and includes a description of the physical setting, bedrock and surficial geology, hydrostratigraphy, groundwater flow regime, surface and groundwater quality, and groundwater resource estimates for each ADA. Section 19 discusses the limitations of the assessment. References consulted to carry out the hydrogeological assessment are provided in Section 20. Supporting information is provided in appendices by ADA.

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Chapter 01 – Introduction (1.4 MB)
Chapter 02 – St. John’s ADA (3 MB)
Chapter 03 – Avalon South ADA (5.9 MB)
Chapter 04 – Markland ADA (3.5 MB)
Chapter 05 – Lamaline ADA (3 MB)
Chapter 06 – Winterland ADA (3.2 MB)
Chapter 07 – Bay d’Espoir ADA (3.7 MB)
Chapter 08 – Lethbridge, Winter Brook and Musgravetown ADAs (3.5 MB)
Chapter 09 – Terra Nova ADA (3 MB)
Chapter 10 – Gander ADA (3.9 MB)
Chapter 11 – Wooddale ADA (3.5 MB)
Chapter 12 – Botwood, Lewisporte and Comfort Cove ADAs (3.6 MB)
Chapter 13 – Springdale ADA (3.9 MB)
Chapter 14 – Humber Valley ADA (3.7 MB)
Chapter 15 – Port au Port ADA (2.7 MB)
Chapter 16 – Robinsons – St. Fintans ADA (3.6 MB)
Chapter 17 – Codroy Valley ADA (3.6 MB)
Chapter 18 – Goose Bay ADA (2.8 MB)
Chapter 19 & 20 – Closure and References (934 KB)

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