Approximately 85% of drinking water for Newfoundland and Labrador is supplied by public drinking water systems. Of this 85%, 7% is groundwater and 78% is surface water. The rest is supplied by semi-public and private drinking water systems, including private or domestic wells.
| Public Drinking Water Systems | Population |
|---|---|
| 264 public wells (servicing 94 communities) | 35,465 |
| Percentage of Provincial Population | 7% |
Domestic Groundwater Systems
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Private Drinking Water (wells) | 78,231 |
| Percentage of Provincial Population | 15% |
Total Groundwater Usage
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Public Groundwater Systems | 35,465 |
| Domestic Groundwater Systems | 78,231 |
| Total Population Served by Groundwater Systems | 113,696 |
| Percentage of Provincial Population | 22% |
For more information on Newfoundland and Labrador’s groundwater resources please contact us.