--- title: "Canada’s Natural Resources: What Lies Beneath" description: A look at the importance of groundwater under Canadian soil image: https://go.enfos.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/CGpic21.jpg --- [![enfos-logo](https://go.enfos.com/hs-fs/hubfs/enfos-logo.png?width=155&name=enfos-logo.png)](http://www.enfos.com/) ## [The Remediation Nation Environmental Matters That Matter to You](https://go.enfos.com/blog) ![Canada’s Natural Resources: What Lies Beneath](https://go.enfos.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/CGpic21.jpg?width=730&name=CGpic21.jpg) Jun 25 2015 # Canada’s Natural Resources: What Lies Beneath ### by [Chris Wade](https://go.enfos.com/blog/author/chris-wade) When we think Canada we think a land of sparkling rivers, lakes, and streams. Groundwater, however, seems to get overlooked. Consequently, the focus of water quality lies on surface water, while the value of Canada’s hidden resource is less understood. Nearly a third of the population of Canada relies on groundwater for safe drinking. In rural areas, more than 80% rely on groundwater for domestic use. A necessity for these people of Canada, groundwater research is under-resourced and the water quality is under threat. According to David McLaughlin, former president and CEO of the National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy, factors such as population growth, urbanization, resource development, climate change impacts, agricultural intensification and practices and contaminated sites, are putting this critical resource at risk. Not only is groundwater being polluted, it is also being overused, specifically by private users. Groundwater is given away to these private users with very little cost and concern, including concern for quantity and quality. This overuse is exhausting groundwater as a resource and needs to be more closely monitored in order to maintain sustainability. Although public concern is rising, the Government still needs to find a new approach to protecting and monitoring their groundwater, before the problem gets worse or starts contributing to surface water contamination. This is a perfect opportunity for the government and private sector partners to work toward a high tech solution that incorporates remote sensors, automated data collection, and a national monitoring network.   AddthisShare [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Posted in [Global Issues](https://go.enfos.com/blog/tag/global-issues) ### MORE RESOURCES ### RELATED LINKS - [The Value Of Transparency & Environmental Liabilities](https://go.enfos.com/blog/2018/28/02/confident-accountability) - [Corroding Landscapes: Environmental Liabilities in Mining](https://go.enfos.com/blog/2017/07/01/corroding-landscapes-environmental-liability-mining) - [Behemoths Of Emission: How A Container Ship Can Out-Pollute 50 Million Cars](https://go.enfos.com/blog/2015/06/23/behemoths-of-emission-how-a-container-ship-can-out-pollute-50-million-cars) - [An Experimental Project Aims To Blow The Smog Out Of Delhi's Skies](https://go.enfos.com/blog/2017/01/30/experimental-project-aiming-blow-smog-delhis-skies) - [The Kodaikanal Incident: Why Proper Environmental Remediation Matters](https://go.enfos.com/blog/2017/01/09/the-kodaikanal-incident-why-proper-contaminant-disposal-matters) ##### CONTACT US 888-838-7765 ### THE REMEDIATION NATION Keep up with the latest remediation news #### CONNECT WITH ENFOS - - - - - © 2020 ENFOS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. [![apple-app-store-badge](https://go.enfos.com/hs-fs/hubfs/apple-app-store-badge.png?width=128&name=apple-app-store-badge.png)](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/enfos/id1031690790)[![google-play-badge](https://go.enfos.com/hs-fs/hubfs/google-play-badge.png?width=163&name=google-play-badge.png)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.enfos) [![Verdantix](http:////cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/1131952/ENFOS_April2018/images/verdantixBadge.png)](http://www.enfos.com/blog-archive/2017/08/24/enfos-receives-commendation-verdantix/)