Public Education

Wastewater management and purification possess a long history of development, structure, and improvement. Below are several links that provide knowledge and researched information.

In the history of the privy, "Plumbing & Sanitation in the Good Old Days," (from an article in WPCA News by Kenneth Mirvis), describes centuries of sanitation knowledge, from St. Francis of Assisi to the Middle Ages to present day.

Under the section on septic tanks, KWEA provides several articles in the event that your home has an on-site wastewater treatment system such as a septic tank or if you are considering buying a home with an on-site septic system.

The Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour describes, step-by-step, the process of wastewater handling from preliminary treatment to discharge.

In the Story of Drinking Water, learn about the past common methods of treating water dating back to 400 A.D. The site also includes information on the three forms of water, the water cycle, what water is made of, fun facts, and conservation tips.

Also found in this section are interactive education and information on careers in water treatment.