Nevada County Wastewater team will host an open house at the Lake Wildwood treatment facility offering public tours of the site. Tours will walk attendees through the wastewater processing facility
Tours will take place 10:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. Oct. 25 at 12622 Pleasant Valley Road, Penn Valley. The treatment plant services approximately 3, 266 dwelling units in the Lake Wildwood and Penn Valley areas.
“This is an opportunity to see what your wastewater plant does for your neighborhood to keep it clean, safe and environmentally sound,” said Brad Torres, sanitation general manager for Nevada County.
Find out what a wastewater worker’s day is like, what happens after a flush and how the facility handles emergencies. Refreshments will be offered, as well.
“We will have staff onsite to answer questions and see the lengths they will go to serve the community, 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” Torres said.
Nevada County Sanitation District handles nearly 1 million gallons of water daily through more than 110 miles of pipe and treats it all at 10 treatment plants in Western Nevada County.
What to expect:
This free tour will give a behind-the-scenes look at the treatment processes through the facility.
- Expect to walk on uneven and unpaved ground, climb stairs, and walk for three-fourths of a mile.
- Treatment plants are functioning industrial sites operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Open pits, moving vehicles, and chemicals are just a few of the safety hazards present at this site.
- Sturdy closed-toe shoes are required for your safety and comfort.
- Attendees will be asked to sign a waiver prior to taking the tour. Participants under the age of 18 must have their parent or guardian sign the waiver.
Visit NevadaCountyCa.gov/Wastewater for more information.
