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Manitoba Drinking Water Fact Sheets

A series of well water fact sheets are available through the Manitoba Health web site, and include procedures for testing and disinfecting private wells.

In addition, guidelines are available for the upgrading and abandoning of water wells.


Naturally Occurring Trace Elements in Well Water

Trace Elements in Well Water Factsheet #1
Arsenic in Manitoba Well Water

This fact sheet and map is part of a series on naturally occurring elements sometimes found in well water. In some Manitoba wells, arsenic has been found at concentrations exceeding health guidelines.

4 pages. (March 2010)

Trace Elements in Well Water Factsheet #2
Barium in Manitoba Well Water

This fact sheet and map is part of a series on naturally occurring elements sometimes found in well water. In some Manitoba wells, barium has been found at concentrations exceeding health guidelines.

4 pages. (March 2010)

Trace Elements in Well Water Factsheet #3
Boron in Manitoba Well Water

This fact sheet and map is part of a series on naturally occurring elements sometimes found in well water. In some Manitoba wells, boron has been found at concentrations exceeding health guidelines.

4 pages. (March 2010)

Trace Elements in Well Water Factsheet #4
Fluoride in Manitoba Well Water

This fact sheet and map is part of a series on naturally occurring elements sometimes found in well water. In some Manitoba wells, fluoride has been found at concentrations exceeding health guidelines.

4 pages. (March 2010)

Trace Elements in Well Water Factsheet #5
Uranium in Manitoba Well Water

This fact sheet and map is part of a series on naturally occurring trace elements sometimes found in well water. In some Manitoba wells, uranium has been found at concentrations exceeding health guidelines

4 pages. (March 2010)



Nitrate in Manitoba Well Water

Nitrate in Manitoba Well Water

In some Manitoba wells, nitrate has been found at concentrations exceeding health guidelines. High nitrate levels are a particular concern for pregnant or nursing women and for infants less than one year old. A map of the distribution of nitrate in groundwater samples is provided.

4 pages. (March 2010)