Beach season 'so far, so good' in Ottawa ottnews ottawa
Beaches along the Ottawa River system boasting low E. coli levels this summer, riverkeeper saysOttawa Riverkeeper biologist Katy Alambo says bacteria levels at beaches along the Ottawa River have been good this summer, with fewer-than-normal closures related to E. coli levels.
E.coli is a bacteria found in the digestive tract of animals, and when its present in the water its an indication of fecal contamination that if ingested in large quantities, can make people sick. Alambo said the water quality can change rapidly from day to day depending on the factors like bird population, hot temperatures and heavy rainfall.
The city of Ottawa tests four beaches daily: Britannia Beach, Petrie Island East Bay, Petrie Island River Beaches, and Mooney's Bay. Westboro beach is closed for the 2022 season due to a redevelopment project by the NCC.
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