Robert O. Pickard Environmental Centre, Wastewater treatment facility in Ottawa, Canada
Description
The Robert O. Pickard Environmental Centre is a wastewater treatment facility in Ottawa that cleans sewage from the entire city through multiple stages of filtration and biological processing. The cleaned water is then discharged into the Ottawa River.
History
The facility was first built in 1962 to handle the city's growing sewage needs. Major upgrades in the late 1980s added advanced treatment methods to improve water quality.
Culture
The centre stands as a testament to Ottawa's commitment to environmental protection, serving as an educational resource for students and professionals in water management.
Practical
The facility can be visited from the outside to see the treatment operations in action along Green Creek Drive. Daytime visits work best since the site is most active and visible during daylight hours.
Did you know?
The facility converts methane gas from sewage treatment into electricity to power its own operations. This energy recovery system demonstrates how waste byproducts can become a valuable resource.
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