CLASSIFICATIONS

The classifications for the four bedrock aquifers were determined by W. S. Hodge, Hydrogeologist with the Groundwater Section of the Provincial Government as follows:

West Aquifer   - Rated - II A - (Moderately Developed, High Vulnerability).

South Aquifer - Rated - III A - (Lightly Developed, High Vulnerability).

Central Aquifer - Rated - II A - (Moderately Developed, High Vulnerability).

East Aquifer - Rated - I A - (Heavily Developed, High Vulnerability). - Note; There are a limited number of aquifers in this most critical classification  in all of British Columbia.

A copy of the 2001 draft report HORNBY ISLAND AQUIFER CLASSIFICATION is available for viewing in the Water Stewardship Library.