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Students touring West Point Treatment Plant
Students touring South Plant underground tunnels
Students at West Point Beach
Waterworks Gardens , stormwater treatment, wetland and public art park
 Heron's nest in Black River area.
Photo by Mike Hamilton.
Restoration work along the Black River.
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 The following wastewater field programs are available for 4th-12th grade school groups. The Wheels to Water transportation program supports all listed field program options.
Fall 2008 scheduling will be begin August 11. Please contact Casey Plank 206-263-6028 or by email to register.
King County's wastewater treatment plant tours
Where does it go when you brush and flush? Take a two hour tour and learn how wastewater treatment protects public health and the environment and how everyday choices can protect our water resources. Available for grades 4-12. Call 206-296-8286 or email casey.plank@metrokc.gov
Tours are available at:
Beyond treatment plant tours
Extend your South Plant or West Point tour by adding an educational program.
West Point
- West Point Treatment Plant and Discovery Park: Tour the West Point Treatment Plant, enjoy lunch at the West Point Beach (external link), and take part in a hands-on water quality program at Discovery Park (external link). Plan four to five hours for field trips and lunch. Students will be walking all day and should pack backpacks, sack lunches and water. Limited restroom stops. Fee charged for Discovery Park programs. Grades 5-12.
Discovery Park Program scheduling: contact Anne Peterson at 206-386-9110
West Point Treatment Plant tour: contact Casey Plank at 206-263-6028 or casey.plank@kingcounty.gov
- West Point treatment Plant and Ecosystem Hike:
Tour the West Point Treatment Plant, have lunch at the West Point Beach (external link) and hike through the marine, wetland, forest and meadow ecosystems surrounding West Point Treatment Plant. 1.5 hour moderate intensity hike, trail is not wheelchair accessible. Hike is teacher led with preparation materials provided by King County. Limited restroom availability; limited trash cans. Be prepared to pack-it-in, and pack-it-out. Plan four hours for both field trips and lunch. Free.
Scheduling: contact Casey Plank 206-263-6028 or casey.plank@kingcounty.gov to schedule.
- West Point Treatment Plant and Beach Walk and Clean-Up:
Tour the West Point Treatment Plant, have lunch and explore the marine ecosystem of West Point Beach (external link) and participate in a beach clean-up service project. Beach walk and clean-up are teacher led with preparation materials, trash bags and plastic gloves provided by King County. Limited restroom availability; limited trash cans. Be prepared to pack all trash back to West Point Treatment Plant. Plan three hours for both programs and lunch. Free.
Scheduling: contact Casey Plank at 206-263-6028 or casey.plank@kingcounty.gov.
South Plant
- South Treatment Plant, Waterworks Gardens and the Black River: Tour the South Treatment Plant, enjoy lunch at Waterworks Gardens and take part in a hands-on water quality program at the Black River (external link). Both programs are free. Plan four hours for field trips and lunch. Students will be walking all day and should pack back-packs with lunches and water. Limited restroom stops. Grades 5-12.
South Plant tour: contact Casey Plank at 206-263-6028 or casey.plank@kingcounty.gov.
Black River Program: contact Doris Yepez 425-891-0730 or dorisdandelion@yahoo.com
- South Treatment Plant and Cedar Hills Landfill: Take a day to look at waste. Take a two hour tour of the South Treatment Plant followed by lunch and a one hour driving tour of the Cedar Hills Landfill. Limited restroom stops. Plan four hours for field trip and lunch. Grades 5-12.
To schedule both programs: contact Casey Plank at 206-263-6028 or casey.plank@kingcounty.gov.
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