Yukon Water Well Capture Zones For Aquifer Risk Assessment

Yukon well capture zones identify potential aquifer contamination risk areas for community water systems. The data was compiled as a snapshot under the Yukon Water Strategy using buffer analysis, analytical methods, and Visual MODFLOW groundwater flow modeling. It is distributed by the Government of Yukon via GeoYukon.

Use Cases

• Model groundwater flow and contaminant transport using the Visual MODFLOW methodology described for the capture zones.
• Assess aquifer vulnerability by analyzing the spatial extent of well capture zones as risk areas for community water quality.
• Support the Yukon Water Strategy by identifying potential contamination sources within the delineated well capture zone buffers.

Strengths

• Data originates from the authoritative Government of Yukon and is distributed via the official GeoYukon platform.
• Capture zones were derived using multiple established hydrogeological methods including buffers, analytical solutions, and Visual MODFLOW modeling.

Limitations

• The dataset represents a single snapshot in time and may not reflect current conditions of Drinking Water Systems.
• Specific data volume, row count, and column structure are unknown, limiting immediate analytical application.

Provenance

Source

Government of Yukon, compiled under the Yukon Water Strategy.

Collection Method

Well capture zones identified using a combination of buffers, analytical methods, and groundwater flow modeling with Waterloo Hydrogeologic Inc. Visual MODFLOW.

Time Range

Snapshot in time (specific range unknown).

Freshness

Last updated on March 25, 2026.

Geography

Yukon, Canada.