Catch Basin Clearing
Residents who are able to are asked to please clear their local catch basins of leaves and debris to allow water to drain from the roads. Fall leaves are beautiful…
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Notice of Sewer Cleaning Activity in the Crystal Beach Lakeview area
Water Services is projected to perform routine sanitary sewer cleaning in your ward starting today September 23rd, 2021. Scheduled Streets by Ward For more information on wastewater collection, please visit…
Questions you should ask yourself at the start of flooding season
You can check current conditions and statements for the Bay Ward area at RVCA.ca There has always been some seasonal flooding in communities along the Ottawa and Rideau Rivers, typically…
Steps to Cost-Effective Home Flood Protection
Information for help reduce your risk of flooding Information on Sewer backups and basement flooding available at Ottawa.ca Residential Protective Plumbing Program The Residential Protective Plumbing Program (RPPP) provides financial…
RVCA Neighbourhood Flood Maps
RVCA Current watershed conditions A series of new Neighbourhood Flood Maps for 20 vulnerable City of Ottawa communities along the Ottawa and Rideau Rivers shows the potential extent of flooding for 1:2, 1:5, 1:10,…
Spring Freshet Planning and Flood Preparedness 2021
There is an average to slightly below average snowpack within the Ottawa River watershed. The EOC is actively working with external partners to monitor water levels, which are currently normal…
Pilot program with grants for residential stormwater management approved by Committee
Ottawa – Homeowners in the Pinecrest Creek/Westboro and Eastern Subwatershed areas could soon be eligible to get grants for stormwater management projects. On Monday, February 16th, the City’s Standing Committee…
Keep leaves off Catch Basin
Winter is on its way! Keep an eye out for leaves on roads as they can clog up catch basins this winter during heavy snow and freezing rain! Clearing away…
Residential Protective Plumbing Program
The Residential Protective Plumbing Program (RPPP) provides financial assistance to qualified City of Ottawa property owners for the installation of protective plumbing devices, such as sump pumps and storm and…
References & Video of Lakeview Park Area Drainage Meeting
On Tuesday, September 9th, City staff made a presentation to residents on the drainage issues and challenges of the Lakeview Park Area. The following are links to the recordings, the…