Arkell Spring Grounds  The Arkell Spring Grounds is a high yielding bedrock aquifer that produces numerous fresh water springs along the Eramosa River north-east of the village of Arkell. The City of Guelph began using the springs for municipal water in 1903, and added four high capacity wells in 1963 and 1967. This site provides approximately half of the city water supply for the city of Guelph.