Water will be turned off in parts of the General campus Thursday to disinfect the system after legionellosis cases

The Ottawa Hospital plans to turning off the water supply to some units Thursday in order to disinfect the water system. The action is being taken in response to two confirmed cases of legionellosis at the hospital.

“This means that, during this time, water will be unavailable to some units,” hospital spokesperson Rebecca Abelson said. “We are working with all impacted areas to ensure they have everything they need to prepare for this process, including alternative water sources.”