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Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

Education

Education through engagement

The MWRD’s community engagement work includes providing educational resources at community events, educational speakers, guided group tours through our world-class facilities, and sharing knowledge about clean water advancements through our Monitoring and Research Seminar Series. 

 

Where Does IT Go? storybook title art

 

“Where Does IT Go?” is a children’s storybook and award-winning animated video about the wastewater treatment process. Three Water Science Explorers are curious about what happens when they flush the toilet. Yadira, Paul, and Jessica set off on a special mission to explore the mystery of where pee, poop and toilet paper go. They also explore the many water career opportunities! The storybook offers STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) workbook activities. 
 

Read “Where Does IT Go?”

 

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