'How it Works' Tours

Join us on a unique tour that answers the question, 'How does this work?'

“Where does water go once it flows down the drain?”

How It Works: Drain to Bay, Bellingham’s Wastewater Treatment

When: Wednesday, April 16th, 2:00pm-3:30pm

Where: Post Point Wastewater Treatment Plant, 200 McKenzie Avenue, Bellingham, WA, 98225 (a 30-minute walk or 15-minute bus ride from WWU campus)

“Where does water go once it flows down the drain?” Have you ever wondered how Bellingham keeps its wastewater clean and safe before it returns to Bellingham Bay? 

Join us for an insightful tour of the city’s wastewater treatment facility at Post Point. We’ll hear from experts and learn about how the treatment plant processes up to 55 million gallons of wastewater per day. This event is co-sponsored by the Center for Community Learning, the Sustainability Engagement Institute, and the City of Bellingham.

Safety & Logistics:

· All tour participants must wear long pants and closed-toe shoes.

· Dress for the weather. The tour will take you in and out of buildings. Since the plant is located near the Bay, the weather is usually more intense.

· This is an industrial site, therefore hard hats and vests are required and will be provided for anyone touring the plant.

· For safety reasons, only children eight and older are allowed on plant grounds.

· Please arrive 5-10 minutes early. Tour groups must start and end the tour together. It is not possible to leave early because participants must remain with the group leader while on plant grounds.

· Participants must be able to walk approximately 1 mile and travel up and down stairs. Advance notice is required for accessible tours and accommodations.

· We will provide a hold harmless agreement on-site prior to the tour. Please see the language for the required form below.

Thank you for exploring and learning with us!

Send any registration questions to sustain@wwu.edu.

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We will provide a hold harmless agreement on-site before the tour. Please see the required language for the form below.

Although I understand that City of Bellingham will make every reasonable effort to provide a safe environment, I am fully aware of the special dangers and risks inherent in my participation in this activity. I accept all risks and agree to hold harmless the City and its employees, volunteers and contractors from any property damage or personal injury associated with my participation in this activity, including any property damage or personal injury caused by the negligence of the City or its employees, volunteers, or contractors.

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