Jaidyn Kennedy
Melbourne Water is inviting the public to the Western Treatment Plant to and learn the science behind sewage as part of National Science Week.
Guests will have the chance to learn from scientists about the process of converting wastewater into clean water at Australia’s largest treatment plant.
The Melbourne Water STEMtastic Community Day at Western Treatment Plant (WTP) on Sunday August 18, will offer tours of lagoons containing millions of micro-organisms that clean Melbourne’s wastewater, a behind-the-scenes peek at how methane is captured and converted to energy and a chance to take part in grassland planting.
Head of WTP Kris Coventry said that National Science Week was an opportunity for the public to see the vital work scientists perform in managing water in Melbourne.
“Most people don’t realise we operate the largest water treatment plant in Australia, equivalent to the size of Phillip Island, and that more than half of Melbourne’s sewage ends up there every day.”, she said.
Melbourne Water is hosting a range of online and in-person science activities during National Science Week which runs from August 11-18.
A free shuttle bus will run between Werribee Station and the WTP on Sunday August 18, and parking is available onsite.
More details: www.melbournewater.com.au/things-to-do/events/national-science-week-comes-western-treatment-plant
