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A wastewater treatment plant cleans the water we use (sewage) so that it goes back into the water cycle without pollutants. Water we use to flush, bath, shower, and wash vegetables, clothes and dishes goes down the drain to the wastewater main in front of our homes and buildings. From there it travels through a series of other pipes to the wastewater treatment plant. Some treatment plants are mechanical while others such as the Environmental Department's are natural.
The Environmental Department operates a regional wastewater treatment plant which consists of 460 acres of lagoons, and 240 acres of wetlands to treat and polish the wastewater. The annual average flow through the headworks is approximately 14 MGD.
This system services the communities of:
- Logan
- Smithfield
- Hyde Park
- North Logan
- River Heights
- Providence
- Nibley
- Utah State University
Find out how the water is treated at the wastewater plant.
- Wastewater Treatment Lesson Plan (grade 5) A lesson plan prepared for the Logan City Environmental Department.
- Down the Tubes A diagram shows where the sewage travels after we flush. It includes a submarine game. (Miami University of Ohio)
- Wastewater Treatment for Youngsters An animated tour hosted by animals looks at a wastewater treatment plant somewhat different than the City of Logan’s, but with the same goal of returning clean water to the water cycle. (Metropolitan Council, City of St. Paul, MN)
- About Septic Systems Explains individual wastewater treatment (septic systems). Prepared by the Groundwater Foundation. Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to open.
- Build a Water Filter in a Bottle Explains the filtration process of wastewater treatment in an activity prepared by PBS Kids
- Sewage in your Face [Warning, should be screened by parents for appropriateness as the sound effects and subject matter may be offensive to some.] The City of San Diego Metropolitan Wastewater Department educates kids as to the nature and treatment of sewage.
- Plumber for the Day [Same warning as above.] The City of San Diego Metropolitan Wastewater Department offers kids education on care of sewer mains.
- Wastewater Treatment Poster for Middle School Prepared by the USGS
Wastewater Activities from Waitakere, New Zealand
- What goes down the drain
- Interceptors
- Wastewater and the water cycle
- Varying levels of contamination in wastewater
- What you can do Prevent problems—what not to flush, how to keep grease out of lines
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