On Friday we went to Sugarland’s water treatment facility and learned a ton about large scale water purification! I’m used to seeing a small scale in my lab, it was so cool to see a giant version. We got to take a tour of all of the components of the plant, as well as sit in a presentation informing us of the parts we cannot see. My favorite part was when we went to the sludge tank where all the organic material was converted into a solid, then pumped out of the system. I have a picture below!

I learned so much about what goes into making the water we drink safe, and I definitely have a greater appreciation for the clean water we have access to. If I can get permission from my principal, I think this would make a great field trip for my students when we get to our surface and groundwater unit. Thank you for the opportunity to take this field trip!