The Earth's drinking water resources are increasingly overloaded. In the past century the world population has increased threefold and water use has increased sixfold.

Groundwater is an important resource - it is the source of drinking water for 30% of Canadians. Groundwater is a finite resource - it accounts for less than 2% of the Earth's total water budget. Groundwater contamination is a serious risk - it can render groundwater unsuitable for use permanently.

Learn more about groundwater and your well to help conserve and protect groundwater now and for the future.

Fresh Water Fact...
Less than 3% of the Earth's water is drinkable! Of that drinkable 66% is from    GROUNDWATER! 34% is from    GLACIERS    ICE CAPS    LAKES    STREAMS.