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Meanwhile in Ottawa, E.coli counts at Mooney’s Bay Beach and Petrie East Bay are above the provincial threshold, according to data collected last week.

Ottawa Public Health transitioned this year to testing waters once a week, whereas ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Public Health continues to sample water from beaches on a daily basis.

A researcher at Ottawa’s Carleton University is currently testing the waters at five locations along the Rideau River to address knowledge gaps in water testing and safety.

The research suggests the river water is often cleaner than people think, and safer than many lakes.