# Groundwater Wells, Aquifers and Registry API API

> Groundwater Wells, Aquifers and Registry API API on Apizie: 24 endpoints (return a list of aquifer demand codes, return a list of aquifer material codes, return a list of aquifer productivity codes, return a list of quality concern codes, …) returned as clean JSON through one API key. Send your own provider key in the x-upstream-key header. Call it over REST at https://apizie.tech/v1/open-data:gov-bc-ca-gwells/{endpoint} or from Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor through the Apizie MCP server. Free plan: 1,000 requests a month.

- Project key: `open-data:gov-bc-ca-gwells`
- Category: Open Data
- Status: byok
- Source: https://gov.bc.ca
- Page: https://apizie.tech/api/open-data/gov-bc-ca-gwells
- OpenAPI: https://apizie.tech/api/open-data/gov-bc-ca-gwells/openapi.json

The groundwater wells, aquifers and registry API contains information related to groundwater wells and aquifers as well as a register of qualified well drillers and well pump installers registered to operate in B.C.

## Endpoints

### return a list of aquifer demand codes
`GET https://apizie.tech/v1/open-data:gov-bc-ca-gwells/aquifer-codes-demand-list` (byok)

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | integer | no | Number of results to return per page. |
| offset | integer | no | The initial index from which to return the results. |

### return a list of aquifer material codes
`GET https://apizie.tech/v1/open-data:gov-bc-ca-gwells/aquifer-codes-materials-list` (byok)

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | integer | no | Number of results to return per page. |
| offset | integer | no | The initial index from which to return the results. |

### return a list of aquifer productivity codes
`GET https://apizie.tech/v1/open-data:gov-bc-ca-gwells/aquifer-codes-productivity-list` (byok)

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | integer | no | Number of results to return per page. |
| offset | integer | no | The initial index from which to return the results. |

### return a list of quality concern codes
`GET https://apizie.tech/v1/open-data:gov-bc-ca-gwells/aquifer-codes-quality-concerns-list` (byok)

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | integer | no | Number of results to return per page. |
| offset | integer | no | The initial index from which to return the results. |

### return a list of aquifer subtype codes
`GET https://apizie.tech/v1/open-data:gov-bc-ca-gwells/aquifer-codes-subtypes-list` (byok)

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | integer | no | Number of results to return per page. |
| offset | integer | no | The initial index from which to return the results. |

### return a list of aquifer vulnerability codes
`GET https://apizie.tech/v1/open-data:gov-bc-ca-gwells/aquifer-codes-vulnerability-list` (byok)

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | integer | no | Number of results to return per page. |
| offset | integer | no | The initial index from which to return the results. |

### return a list of water use codes
`GET https://apizie.tech/v1/open-data:gov-bc-ca-gwells/aquifer-codes-water-use-list` (byok)

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | integer | no | Number of results to return per page. |
| offset | integer | no | The initial index from which to return the results. |

### return a list of aquifers
`GET https://apizie.tech/v1/open-data:gov-bc-ca-gwells/aquifers-list` (byok)

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| aquifer_id | number | no |  |
| ordering | string | no | Which field to use when ordering the results. |
| search | string | no | A search term. |
| limit | integer | no | Number of results to return per page. |
| offset | integer | no | The initial index from which to return the results. |

### List all aquifers in a simplified format
`GET https://apizie.tech/v1/open-data:gov-bc-ca-gwells/aquifers-names-list` (byok)

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| search | string | no | A search term. |

### return details of aquifers
`GET https://apizie.tech/v1/open-data:gov-bc-ca-gwells/aquifers-read` (byok)

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| aquifer_id | integer | yes | A unique integer value identifying this aquifer. |

### list files found for the aquifer identified in the uri
`GET https://apizie.tech/v1/open-data:gov-bc-ca-gwells/aquifers-files-list` (byok)

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| aquifer_id | string | yes |  |

### returns a list of cities with a qualified, registered operator (driller or installer)
`GET https://apizie.tech/v1/open-data:gov-bc-ca-gwells/cities-drillers-list` (byok)

### returns a list of cities with a qualified, registered operator (driller or installer)
`GET https://apizie.tech/v1/open-data:gov-bc-ca-gwells/cities-installers-list` (byok)

### serves general configuration
`GET https://apizie.tech/v1/open-data:gov-bc-ca-gwells/config-list` (byok)

### Returns a list of all person records
`GET https://apizie.tech/v1/open-data:gov-bc-ca-gwells/drillers-list` (byok)

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| search | string | no | A search term. |
| ordering | string | no | Which field to use when ordering the results. |
| limit | integer | no | Number of results to return per page. |
| offset | integer | no | The initial index from which to return the results. |

### Search for a person in the Register
`GET https://apizie.tech/v1/open-data:gov-bc-ca-gwells/drillers-names-list` (byok)

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| search | string | no | A search term. |

### list files found for the aquifer identified in the uri
`GET https://apizie.tech/v1/open-data:gov-bc-ca-gwells/drillers-files-list` (byok)

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| person_guid | string | yes |  |

### serves keycloak config
`GET https://apizie.tech/v1/open-data:gov-bc-ca-gwells/keycloak-list` (byok)

### Options required for submitting activity report forms
`GET https://apizie.tech/v1/open-data:gov-bc-ca-gwells/submissions-options-list` (byok)

### returns a list of active surveys
`GET https://apizie.tech/v1/open-data:gov-bc-ca-gwells/surveys-list` (byok)

### returns a list of wells
`GET https://apizie.tech/v1/open-data:gov-bc-ca-gwells/wells-list` (byok)

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | integer | no | Number of results to return per page. |
| offset | integer | no | The initial index from which to return the results. |

### seach for wells by tag or owner
`GET https://apizie.tech/v1/open-data:gov-bc-ca-gwells/wells-tags-list` (byok)

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| search | string | no | A search term. |
| ordering | string | no | Which field to use when ordering the results. |

### list files found for the well identified in the uri
`GET https://apizie.tech/v1/open-data:gov-bc-ca-gwells/wells-files-list` (byok)

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| tag | string | yes |  |

### Return well detail. This view is open to all, and has no permissions.
`GET https://apizie.tech/v1/open-data:gov-bc-ca-gwells/wells-read` (byok)

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| well_tag_number | integer | yes | A unique integer value identifying this well. |

## Example
```
curl "https://apizie.tech/v1/open-data:gov-bc-ca-gwells/aquifer-codes-demand-list" \
  -H "x-api-key: $APIZIE_KEY" \
  -H "x-upstream-key: $PROVIDER_KEY"
```

## FAQ

### How do I call the Groundwater Wells, Aquifers and Registry API API?
Create a free Apizie key, then send GET https://apizie.tech/v1/open-data:gov-bc-ca-gwells/aquifer-codes-demand-list with the header x-api-key. Every endpoint returns { project, data, timestamp }.

### Is the Groundwater Wells, Aquifers and Registry API API free on Apizie?
Yes. The Free plan includes 1,000 requests a month at 100 requests a minute, no credit card. Groundwater Wells, Aquifers and Registry API itself also needs your own key from gov.bc.ca.

### Can AI agents use the Groundwater Wells, Aquifers and Registry API API?
Yes. Add the Apizie MCP server (https://apizie.tech/mcp) to Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or VS Code, then ask in plain language. The agent calls run_scraper with project key open-data:gov-bc-ca-gwells.

### What is the status of the Groundwater Wells, Aquifers and Registry API API?
Needs your own provider key (bring your own key)