The data was produced by the Toronto Region Conservation Authority. Each of the asc files represent the elevation you would find the various levels of substrate (e.g. Kettleby Till) along with the gro...
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I plan to drill a well on my property, will your groundwater data help me?
Yes and no. While the data can be used to identify good places to drill wells and identify flow direction to help identify the source of groundwater contamination, these services are best left to qual...
The flood plain mapping I bought was 0 kb.
Floodplain mapping is available on an “as-is” basis with no routine update schedule. Sections of floodplain mapping will be updated from time to time as needed when major storm events caus...
What’s floodplain mapping?
Floodplain mapping defines the limits of the Regulatory Floodplain for a particular watershed, used for regulatory purposes. These maps are produced and maintained by the TRCA (Toronto and Region Cons...
I purchased flood plain mapping and the file I received was 0 kb.
Floodplain mapping is available on an “as-is” basis with no routine update schedule. Sections of floodplain mapping will be updated from time to time as needed when major storm events caus...
I plan to drill a well on my property or have a groundwater related dispute, can I use these files to answer questions about groundwater on my land?
Yes and no. While the data can be used to identify good places to drill wells and identify flow direction to help identify the source of groundwater contamination, these services are best left to qual...
What is “Moraine Groundwater” and how do I use these files?
The data was produced by the Toronto Region Conservation Authority. Each of the asc files represent the elevation you would find the various levels of substrate (e.g. Kettleby Till) along with the gro...
Where can I get more information about floodplain mapping?
By visiting the TRCA’s website.
If my property is outside the regulatory flood line, does this mean I can develop the land as I wish?
In the course of having your development application approved, you may need to apply for a Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses permit if your propert...