Örmeci: The Rideau River is cleaner than you think — mostly | Unpublished
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Author: Christina Spencer, Ottawa Citizen
Publication Date: September 23, 2025 - 04:00

Örmeci: The Rideau River is cleaner than you think — mostly

September 23, 2025
This summer, our research lab tested water quality at five key neighbourhoods along the Rideau River: Manotick, Brewer Park, Windsor Park, Brantwood Park and Springhurst Park. This was a grassroots, community-driven effort to understand the river’s health and answer a simple question: Is the Rideau River safe for swimming and recreation? We covered the cost of all testing as a public service. Read More


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