‘Stagnant water’ to blame for foul smell at Rideau Station
Posted Feb 6, 2020 11:18:00 AM.
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Rideau Transit Group (RTG) has identified the source of the odour at Rideau Station.
Commuters have been raising a stink about a foul smell that resembles rotten eggs.
In a memo to city councillors, Chair of the Transit Commission Allan Hubley said RTG believes the smell is due to 'stagnant water that is getting into the tunnel near the station.'
Grouting work is being done to get rid of the water, and an environmental consulting firm is working to see what can be done to eliminate the smell.
Hubley goes on to say that there are no issues with the tunnel's structural integrity.
Update on odour at Rideau Stn:
RTG believes the odour is due to stagnant water that is getting into the tunnel near the station. Grouting work may be done to cut down/ get rid of the water.
1/2— Allan Hubley (@AllanHubley_23) February 5, 2020
An environmental consulting firm is working to help determine what can be done to suppress the smell or get rid of it.
There are no issues with the tunnel’s structural integrity and air quality is being monitored. 2/2— Allan Hubley (@AllanHubley_23) February 5, 2020
