Wastewater Laboratory for High School Students

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How to Duplicate This Program

High School Teachers
Wastewater Agencies and Universities

Teachers

Sewer Science is designed to encourage a collaboration between wastewater agencies and their local high schools. Because of the technical nature of the lab and the equipment expense, you are encouraged to seek either your local wastewater agency or environmental science or engineering department at a local college or university to assist you with this program.

For a list of participating agencies and locations, see Current Program Partners.

Wastewater Agencies and Universities

Sewer Science is designed for YOU, the college or wastewater agency, to build your own kit and bring it to your local schools. This web site provides you with all the information you need!

Estimated Costs and Staff Time

The following documents are available from this website:

• A complete list of materials (PDF)
• Specifications to build your own model tanks (PDF)
• Student workbook (PDF)
• Teacher and Facilitator Guidance (PDF)
• Health and Safety Information (PDF)

Introduction to Sewer Science
How the Lab Works
Lab Materials
Current Program Participants
Testimonials from Students, Teachers, and Agencies
How to Duplicate This Program
Program Materials

The Clean Bay Campaign is a project of the Regional Water Quality Control Plant.