What are some problems with ottawa river?
There are water quality problems in it.. Here is the article: The City of Ottawa Talks Water Quality Dixon Weir is the General Manager of Environmental Services for the City of Ottawa, responsible for wastewater and drainage, drinking water and solid waste services—although, lately, you might think his job is media relations. Over the summer, Weir has been featured in several media, answering environmental concerns about the state of Ottawa’s sewer systems. Weir’s demeanour was calm and steady, showing no signs of alarm—unlike some of the local coverage. At the beginning of August, one of the city’s sewage regulators malfunctioned, sending roughly 6,500 cubic metres of raw sewage into the Ottawa River. Not a pretty picture. Fortunately, the incident didn’t affect public drinking water, only recreational activities. On one hand, failures occur. On the other, it calls into question the condition of Ottawa’s infrastructure. “It has drawn a lot of attention,” says Weir. “And it’s important
