Water Supply in Embrun
How is it treated? The water is filtered and treated with ammonia, chlorine and fluoride
Treated water from Ottawa is pumped to a reservoir in Russell/Embrun where it is re-chlorinated and stored.
Where is it treated? The water is treated in Ottawa then pumped to a resevoir in the Township.
Treated water is then pumped to the water tower in Embrun as well as two other towers in the Township
Threats to the water supply?
The population of Russell Township/Embrun is growing rapidly so there may not be enough water to support the population
Where does it come from? From the Ottawa River in the city of Ottawa
Treated water is pumped in from Ottawa to the resevoirs overnight where it is re-chlorinated and stored
Township of Russell has three water towers and a resevoir
Embrun Water Tower