Wastewater Laboratory for High School Students

The following materials are available for download. The approximate size of each is listed below. Warning: large documents will take a long time to download on a 28.8 KB modem.

Materials for Promoting the Program

• Sewer Science Brochure for Agencies (903k pdf)
• Sewer Science Power Point Presentation (4,029k zip file)
  

Materials for Duplicating the Lab

• A complete list of materials (PDF, 6k)
• Specifications to build your own model tanks
  • Aeration Tank (PDF, 93k)
  • Sedimentation Tank (PDF, 83k)
  • Filtration (PDF, 217k)
• Student workbook (PDF, 532k)
• Teacher Manual with Answer Key (PDF, 279k)
• Cover for the Teacher Manual (PDF, 169k)
• Teacher and Facilitator Guidance (PDF, 111k)
• Health and Safety Information* (PDF, 18k)

*Document updated 9/26/02 based on recent availability of non-mercury ammonia test kits.

For Additional Assistance

For technical assistance regarding building your kit:
Brad Eggleston
Palo Alto's Regional Water Quality Control Plant
(650) 329-2598, cleanbay@cityofpalo.org

For advice about reaching out to your high schools:
Harriette Heibel 925-229-7310, hheibel@centralsan.dst.ca.us
Kathy Suter 650/594-8411 X152, ksuter@sbsa.org

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.