Britannia Water Purification Plant
Guidelines for Visiting
- What is the Britannia Water Purification
Plant?
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- The Britannia Water Purification Plant purifies drinking water
for 750,000 residents of the City of Ottawa. As part of the
Drinking Water Services, the Britannia Water Purification Plant
plays a vital role in the provision of safe drinking water for the
City's population.
- Phone & Fax
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- Address for
Correspondence:
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- Britannia Water Purification Plan, Community Resource Clerk
City of Ottawa
Utilities Services Branch, Drinking Water Services
2731 Cassels Road Ottawa, Ontario
- Is transportation provided to get to the
site?
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- No. The group must provide their own bus or other means
of transportation. Please call OC Transpo for bus
routes. Parking is provided near the visitor's
entrance.
- How long does the tour
last?
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- The tour will last for approximately one hour to one hour &
a half depending upon how in depth you would like to explore the
purification plant.
- Proper Attire:
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- The tour takes place inside the plant which is a bit on the
chilly side. Comfortable footwear recommended.
- How can the class prepare for the
tour?
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- www.ottawa.ca has a wealth
of information available online about the water purification
process.
- You can also request reading material: Water
Words,
- Is the Plant Universally
Accessible?
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- Some areas on site do not yet offer universal access to people
in wheelchairs or with a mobility impairment. However, if
your group includes a person with a mobility impairment, please do
not hesitate to inform us & we will adjust our tour itinerary
accordingly.
- Why do we need adult volunteers with the
class?
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- The plant is a fully operational water purification plant with
narrow walkways, channels & open tanks of water. The
accompanying adults will assist the guide in ensuring the safety of
the children in the group.
- Can we buy food, beverages or souvenirs
at the plant?
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- The plant doesn't provide these services.
- Are there public washrooms on
site?
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- There are limited washroom facilities at the plant.
Please make sure the students use the washrooms at school prior to
the visit.
For more information please contact the Tour Information Line at
724-4246 ext. 22134
Safety Guidelines
The Britannia water Purification Plant is a fully operational water
purification plant. As a result, visitors will be exposed to noise,
open channels of water, as well as stairways and narrow passages.
- The following safety guidelines MUST be followed:
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- During the tour, look but don't touch unless you're
given permission
- Stay close to the guide & or adult volunteers
- Absolutely no wandering on your own. We don't want to
lose anyone
- No open-toe footwear is permitted. Comfortable walking
shoes or boots are recommended
- Hard hats will be provided and must be worn at all times
- No running, pushing or climbing over railing is allowed
- Smoking is not permitted in the building or the
passageways
- When you arrive, please inform us by pressing the intercom
button located at the visitor's entrance
Here is a Road Map to
Britannia Plant.
