Rivière du Nord: Better wastewater treatment is needed before you can swim between Prévost and Saint-Jérôme

August 10, 2023

Press release – Fondation Rivières reveals the results of a study on the bacteriological quality of the water of the Rivière du Nord between Saint-Jérôme and Prévost. These Cities have mandated the non-profit organization to assess the potential for swimming and water activities in order to offer their population access to quality water for the practice of these activities.

Une femme se baigne dans le fleuve à Montréal

Nearly 60 places where the water is of good quality for swimming in Montreal and only one in Laval

June 28, 2023

Press release – As the Grand Splash at the Old Port of Montreal approaches, the Fondation Rivières unveils a map listing 57 sites where the water quality allows swimming on the banks of Montreal.

Dissertation – Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Recreational Waters in Canada

June 19, 2023

Brief – Fondation Rivières submitted a brief to Health Canada as part of the public consultation regarding the quality of water used for recreational purposes in Canada.

Water quality in the Chambly basin: a study reveals very good swimming potential

June 12, 2023

Press release – The Fondation Rivières and the City of Chambly release the results of a study which reveals that the water quality in the Chambly basin has very good swimming potential in dry weather.

Rivière Châteauguay, dans le secteur de Mercier

Water quality of the Châteauguay River: excellent swimming potential confirmed after two years of studies

June 8, 2023

Communiqué de presse – La Fondation Rivières, la Ville de Mercier et la Société de conservation et d’aménagement des bassins versants de la zone Châteauguay (OBV SCABRIC) rendent publics les résultats d’une étude qui confirme que l’eau de la rivière Châteauguay, dans le secteur de Mercier, est d’excellente qualité pour s’y baigner et pratiquer des activités non motorisées (kayak, canot, planche à pagaie, etc.) en toute sécurité, en été et par temps sec.

Parc Henri-Letendre à Sainte-Anne-de-Sorel - qualité de l'eau

Study on river water quality: swimming is possible in summer in the Sorel region

June 6, 2023

Press release – Fondation Rivières, the City of Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel and the Municipality of Sainte-Anne-de-Sorel make public the results of a study which reveals that in summer and in dry weather, water of the river on the edge of Pointe-aux-Pins park, in Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel, and Henri-Letendre park, in Sainte-Anne-de-Sorel, is ideal for swimming.