Sewers, sewer backups, sewage, runoff and water infiltration
Gatineau inspects and maintains its sewer systems (storm and sanitary) in good condition. However, the municipal infrastructures were not designed to capture exceptional volumes of rainfall.
As a resident, there are certain things you can do to protect your basement from damage due to backups.
Entre 2020 et 2024, la Ville investira plus de 30 M$ pour mieux s'adapter aux phénomènes climatiques liés aux eaux pluviales et réduire leurs répercussions sur la population gatinoise.
Recognized for its quality of life, Gatineau is a city of 292,000 inhabitants. It is located on the north shore of the Ottawa River, and extends east and west of the Gatineau River.