Sewer Science is a hands-on lab that teaches high school students about municipal wastewater treatment using specially designed tanks, analytical equipment, and a student workbook. Developed specifically to meet the needs of grades 9 through 12, this powerful tool can help wastewater treatment plants reinforce pollution prevention messages and introduce students to careers in the wastewater field.

Key Benefits

Meeting high school science educational standards while addressing the outreach needs of wastewater treatment agencies, the Sewer Science curriculum:

• Teaches students the basic concepts of how wastewater is treated prior to being returned to the environment
• Is interdisciplinary - microbiology, chemistry, physics, and environmental science
• Links science and technology to environmental impacts and issues
• Fosters an awareness about the fate of household chemicals
• Encourages students to take responsibility for the household products that they use