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About Us - Visit Us
About Us - Visit Us
 
 
WEP offers FREE IN-PERSON TOURS of any of its six wastewater treatment plants. 

This unique, behind-the-scenes opportunity is perhaps the best way to learn about this vital environmental field.  

 
 
 
     
 

Wastewater facilities and processes are fascinating and the Department of Water Environment Protection (WEP) is eager to share our knowledge with everyone. To ensure everyone enjoys their visit, the following requirements are in place for all WEP facility tours.  

 

Tour Day 

 Listen to your tour guide to provide you with important information

to keep you safe while at our facility. Conditions of our facility include

grated walkways, slippery surfaces, and loud and noisy environments.

 

Safety protocols must be followed to at all times

Safety is everyone's responsibility. Visitors engaging in risky

or distracting behaviors will not be tolerated.

 

Safety Gear and Clothing  

Tours are typically on hard surfaces, mostly outdoors,

and around various machinery and equipment.

Please come prepared for your visit. 

 

Required    

   • Flat, closed-toed shoes 

   • Safety glasses (provided by WEP) 

 

Recommended 

   • Dress for the weather  

   • Avoid loose or baggy apparel  

   • Tuck-in loose items (e.g. scarves, shoelaces)   

   • Wear comfortable footwear (e.g. sneakers)  

 

Age Requirement

   • Visitors must be at least 12 years old 

   • 12-17 year-olds must be accompanied by an adult 

 

Requests for Tour Groups, Accommodations

WEP is able to accommodate many special requests.

Please allow the facility a minimum of 48 hours for any special requests.

Snoopy about poopy? Curious about clarifiers? Wondering about wastewater? - Click here to book a WEP Tour
 
 
 
 
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