The Nevada County Sanitation District will be hosting a Lake Wildwood Treatment Plant tour on August 16, 2022, from 1-4 pm. Stop by and hear an overview of the system and see how wastewater is treated.
Whether you are taking a shower, washing your clothes, or flushing your toilet, you are using water. We all know where water comes from, but where does our wastewater go? You can learn more with a tour of the Lake Wildwood Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Nevada County Sanitation District handles nearly 1 million gallons of water every day through more than 110 miles of pipe and treats it all at 10 treatment plants in Western Nevada County. This free tour will give a behind-the-scenes look at the processes that make the system reliable and that strive to keep the environment and Nevada County residents safe. From the point, that wastewater leaves a home or business and enters the treatment system, follow the water through the treatment process to where it’s released to local creeks and rivers.
Tour Time and Requirements:
Date & Time:
August 16, 2022 1-4pm
Approximately a 30-minute tour of the facility will be offered. If you stop by, please plan to catch the next available tour.
Physical Requirements
Expect to be walking on uneven and unpaved ground, climbing stairs, and walking for ¾ of a mile.
Tour Safety
Treatment Plants are functioning industrial sites in operation 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.
Waiver
Please print and complete the waiver as a condition of the tour. All visitors must sign a waiver as a condition of the tour; please take a moment to review it. Participants under the age of 18 must have their parent or guardian sign the waiver.
Request a Wastewater Plant Tour for a Group
Contact Nevada County Sanitation District staff at (530) 265-1411 to request a tour. Once the request is received, we will contact you for further coordination.
