Water

Water quality and systems, wells, wetlands and watersheds, blue-green algae, beaches, lakes and coastal regions, flood hazard maps and more.

Beach water quality and blue-green algae

Beach water quality
Learn when it’s safe to swim at the beach and how water is tested.
Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae)
Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) are a natural and essential part of our environment and can be found in many ponds, lakes, rivers, and wetlands in New Brunswick.

Drought in New Brunswick
Tips for water conservation.
Per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water
Learn about PFAS, where they are found, what is known about possible health effects, and what current testing shows about drinking water in New Brunswick.
Boil orders
Learn how a boil order is decided and ways to keep yourself safe during an advisory.
Water contaminants
How to interpret water test results, identify common contaminants and choose safe treatment options.

Lakes
Lake water quality, stewardship and related topics.
Marshland maintenance
Information and maps for the maintenance of the marshland protection systems in Westmorland and Albert Counties.
River Watch
The New Brunswick River Watch program tracks river conditions and warns about possible flooding to help keep communities safe.

Water quality data portal — Lakes and rivers
New Brunswick’s water quality data for lakes and rivers, collected through a long-term monitoring program.
New Brunswick Drinking Water Quality Data Portal
Learn more about drinking water quality standards and find information for your area.
Snow surveys
Snow survey reports are done during the winter months and include snow depth and snow water equivalent data.
Water quantity information
Monthly reports that summarize climate, stream flow and groundwater conditions.
Water Quality Approvals
Water quality operating approvals for facilities in New Brunswick.

Well decommissioning
Information on well construction and decomissioning.
Private wells construction and permits
Ensuring that water wells are constructed in a manner that does not compromise water quality and the environment is a critical component to providing safe potable water to the citizens of New Brunswick.
Water and wastewater services in provincially maintained subdivisions
Some subdivisions located outside of municipal boundaries are provided water and sewer services by the Province of New Brunswick.

Watersheds
Fact sheets on the province’s 11 watersheds.
Wellfield Protection Program
Prohibitions or limitations on chemical storage and land use in the area around wells which supply public systems.
Watershed Protection Program
In New Brunswick, about 40% of the population obtain their water supply from surface watersheds.

Guidelines for development within 30 metres of a watercourse
Guidelines for permit applications and development near watercourses.
Watercourse Alteration Certification Program
Get certified for faster turn-around times on certain watercourse alteration permits.
Watercourse and Wetland Alteration Permit
Authorizes activities that alter watercourses or wetlands while protecting provincial streams, rivers, lakes and wetlands from work or ground disturbance in their vicinity.
Wetlands
Guidance for people who may have a wetland on their property or for those who are planning a development or other activity near a wetland in the province.