Ottawa Water Supply

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Ottawa Water Supply

water quantity

the operation of dams can affect water levels

rain and snow melt can affect water levels in the ottawa rivers

threats to the water supply

sewers

sewage treatment plans

septic systems

waste disposal sites

water treatment

water purification plants can handle viruses like covid19

water is distributed through more than 3,000 kilometres of water mains

over 100 000 water quality tests are performed on drinking water

water distribution

more than 30 000 km of water mains

more than 48 000 valves

more than 23 000 hydrants

14 reservoirs

32 pumping stations

treated at two purification plants

meets federal and provincial guidelines

comes from Ottawa River

plants in the river causes the odour

has an earthy/musty odour