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Lifeguards are on duty at most City beaches and outdoor pools starting this weekend.

Here is what you need to know:

Beaches

• Lifeguards will be on duty at Ottawa’s supervised beaches every day beginning Saturday, June 16 until Sunday, August 26, from noon to 7 p.m. Refer to ottawa.ca for beach locations, descriptions, amenities and recreational programs offered.
• Ottawa Public Health monitors recreational water quality seven days a week at the City’s supervised beaches. Daily water quality results will be available at OttawaPublicHealth.ca, via Twitter at @ottawahealth or by calling 613-580-2424 ext. 13219.
• If high levels of e-coli bacteria are found, a no-swim advisory is issued, posted online and tweeted (@ottawahealth). Site signage and flags at each beach will also indicate whether a no-swim advisory is in effect.
• Occasionally a no swim advisory will be issued following a heavy rainfall. This is due to the increase of surface run-off pushing surface contaminants into the waterway, which can result in increased e-coli levels in the water.
• Please be sure to follow water safety rules and practice sun safety.
• Smoking and vaping are prohibited on all City properties including beaches.

Outdoor pools

• Most outdoor pools will open Saturday, June 16, depending on location.

Wading pools

• Wading pools will open June 28 or July 3, depending on location. Each wading pool will also host a free special event during the summer. For site-specific schedule information, please visit ottawa.ca.

Splash pads

• Splash pads are now open and will operate from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through to September. Please contact 3-1-1 to report a splash pad that is not working.

For more information on City programs and services, visit ottawa.ca or call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-9656). You can also connect with us through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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