Ottawa Water Supply

Water Treatment

Ottawa River water enters treatment plants by a large pipe taking the water and a thing that removes objects like fish, weeds and etc... The water is treated at two purification plants.

coagulation flocculation: bacteria, algae, organic matter and etc.... Are captured.

particles sink to the bottom of the tank and the clear water is taken from the top.

Water then flows through filters removing most of the particles.

Chlorine is added.

The water’s pH is added. Chloramine a disinfectant is added to keep the water safe as it is distributed. Flouride is also added so you don't get cavities.

They do tests. Did you know more than 100,000 tests are taken every year of the tap water to make it is safe to drink.

Last but not least, the water is distributed to Ottawa and other places in Canada.

Ottawa threat

Ottawa River

Water Pollution: is the contamination of water like river, lakes and so on... water pollution is caused by the result of human activities.

sewage water goes into freshwater that can contaminate, may contain germs, worms, toxic chemicals can cause health probles to human.

Flood water can flow into freshwater causing it to be dirty.

Ottawa Water Supply come from

Ottawa River

Where is water treated

The City of Ottawa operates water purification plants in Britannia.

The City of Ottawa operates purification plants in Lemieux Island.