The challenge
Lac Memphremagog is very busy with boaters who come from all over Québec. There are sometimes more than 250 boats per day using the boat ramps. The risks of propagation by AIS are, therefore, high. Given the traffic, total washing time was an important issue. These species threaten not only aquatic biodiversity but also public facilities such as the drinking water intake located in the lake. Other lakes are also located on the territory of the City of Magog. It was, therefore, important for the city to raise awareness about the different boat ramps on all the lakes in its territory.
The solution
It’s certainly easier and more economical to prevent the proliferation of AIS than to eradicate them once they’ve spread into our bodies of water. This is why Ozero Solutions technology was a ecologically and economically profitable investment. The City of Magog has, therefore, chosen to opt for the acquisition of a mobile decontamination station with technology from Ozero Solutions. It was also agreed to add the decontamination system for internal piping to the Harbour Master’s Office, the City of Magog’s boat ramp most frequented by boaters.
The result
“The Ozero Solutions internal piping decontamination system adds value to our facilities to optimize our prevention efforts. Decontaminating the internal piping in addition to the exterior of the boats is a preferred avenue to move towards 100% efficiency.”
“Ozero Solutions’ internal piping decontamination system is an added value to our facilities to ensure that our prevention efforts are optimal. Decontaminating the internal piping in addition to the exterior of the boats is an avenue to be favored in order to move towards 100% efficiency.”
Josiane K. Pouliot, Environment Division Coordinator at the City of Magog
