Wander The Resort

Bloomfield, Ontario, Canada.

Wander the Resort was planning a redevelopment that will add seasonal cottages, a spa facility, and day-use amenities. To ensure that the existing well system can meet the increased water demand without affecting the local groundwater or neighboring supplies, ASC Environmental conducted a hydrogeological study of the on-site well (TW1).

Hydrogeological Study

ASC Environmental evaluated the water supply at 15841 Loyalist Parkway to determine if the existing on-site well (TW1) could support Wander the Resort’s proposed redevelopment—which includes seasonal cottages, a spa facility, and day-use amenities—requiring about 36,150 litres per day. In this study, a comprehensive 10-hour pumping test was conducted at a rate of 40–45 litres per minute, during which nearly 26,000 litres were drawn, and detailed measurements of drawdown and recovery were recorded.

Simultaneously, eight neighboring observation wells were monitored to check for any interference from the pumping, and results showed minimal drawdown in adjacent wells, indicating that the increased water extraction would not adversely impact local water supplies. Additionally, water samples were collected near the end of the test and analyzed for both chemical and bacteriological parameters; while most chemical constituents were within acceptable limits, some bacteriological indicators (e.g., Total Coliform and E. coli) exceeded provincial guidelines, suggesting potential surface water influence or impact from nearby septic systems.

The study confirmed that the well, tapping into a shallow limestone aquifer overlain by sandy silt, has sufficient yield and sustainable recharge capacity to meet the development’s demand, provided that proper treatment and regular monitoring are implemented to ensure long-term water quality and environmental protection.

Highlights

Conducted a 10-hour pumping test at 40–45 L/min, drawing nearly 26,000 litres.
Monitored eight neighboring wells to assess potential interference.
Recorded detailed drawdown and recovery data during the test.
Collected water samples for chemical and bacteriological analysis.
The well taps into a shallow limestone aquifer overlain by sandy silt.

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Impact

The aquifer can support increased water extraction without significant depletion.
Minimal interference protects the water supply of neighboring properties.
Effective water treatment and monitoring can mitigate potential health risks.
Regular assessments ensure continued compliance with provincial water quality standards.
The study underpins sustainable development with minimal environmental disruption.

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Results

TW1’s yield is sufficient to meet the estimated demand of 36,150 litres/day.
Minimal drawdown in neighboring wells indicates negligible interference.
The test well exhibited a ~0.7 m drawdown with 95% recovery within 2 hours.
Chemical parameters met acceptable standards, while bacteriological levels exceeded guidelines.
Hydraulic conductivity was measured at approximately 8.4 x 10⁻⁵ m/s, confirming sustainable aquifer capacity.

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