Water Quality

Interview with Ottawa Public Health

To better understand how the city monitors these five beaches, Ottawa Riverkeeper reached out to Dominique Bremner, Public Health Inspector for the Environment and Health Protection Branch of Ottawa Public Health.

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Is this water safe for swimming?

We want you to explore, enjoy, and fall in love with Ottawa River’s many beaches, so check out the Swim Guide and learn more.

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Getting Results on Water Quality

With winter setting in, we can look back at our summer swim season with an analytical mind. How did our beaches fare this year? Is the water being tested with the needed rigour? And what can you do to help improve water quality on the Ottawa River?

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