Behind the Scenes: Recycling D.C.’s Nutrients Back to Its Soils
Bill explains why you should not put baby wipes down the toilet. Because that annoys this machine.
The stuff we send down our garbage disposals/toilets/storm drains has traditionally been seen as a burden by the water treatment world. But wastewater from the District’s homes and businesses contains (literally) tons of nutrients and organic material — just the stuff plants need to grow.
Join us for a tour of the Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant and see firsthand how D.C. turns sewage into nutrient-rich biosolids and clean water.
We will meet at the Anacostia Metro station, where a van will pick us up 1:10 p.m. and drive us to the Wastewater Treatment plant. PLEASE do not be late.
If you plan to drive to the plant on your own, please email contact@knowledgecommonsdc.org to let us know.
Everyone will need to bring a photo ID with them in order to enter the plant.
Location
Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant
5000 Overlook Ave. SW
Washington,
DC
Please meet at the Anacostia Metro station.
Past event