Toxic sewage discharged at Chalk River nuclear lab

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories discharged toxic sewage at the Chalk River site along the Ottawa River during peak fish spawning season earlier this year, breaching federal regulations and prompting corrective direction from Environment Canada enforcement officers.

Toxic sewage discharged at Chalk River nuclear lab
A brick building surrounded by shrubs is seen from the river.

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories discharged toxic sewage at the Chalk River site along the Ottawa River during peak fish spawning season earlier this year, breaching federal regulations and prompting corrective direction from Environment Canada enforcement officers.