Water Quality at Municipal Beaches

In the summer months, beaches on the river can be closed by the local health department if water quality conditions pose a health risk to swimmers. However, regulations on either side of the river are very different:

Did you know that the City of Gatineau only tests twice a week? In Ottawa, the water is tested daily to ensure safe swimming conditions.

Swim Guide

Find out about water quality in real time at National Capital Region beaches and all over North America using Swim Guide. Swim Guide is a free app and website that is designed to give users an easy way to access water quality information and find new beaches often just around the corner or across the globe!

Info on Beach Water Quality

Find out about permissible E.coli levels and beach closures