

STORMWATER RUNOFF
Today is the perfect day to talk about stormwater! Runoff is probably not something you think about every day, but the City of Ottawa wants to help you understand why stormwater is an important topic. Stormwater is runoff from roofs, streets, and parking lots, that don’t absorb water. As the stormwater flows it will pick up dirt, litter, chemicals, and other pollutants. Then it flows into the City’s storm sewers and into our local waterways. Stormwater Management is a way to


DOES SEVERE WEATHER AFFECT MY UTILITY BILL?
Your monthly utility bill is a combination of electric and water usage. Extreme temperatures may have caused you to use more electricity to heat your home than you typically would. This increase in usage will reflect on your bill. Our promise: -We will work with any utility customer who has a concern about their bill -We will explain the options and resources available -As always, we are committed to doing what we can to help our customers