Event Details
Hidden Journey of Wastewater
Saturday, November 15, 2025
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Water Resources Education Center
4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver WA
Have you ever wondered what happens to the water that goes down your drain? Where does it end up? How is it cleaned? What should and should not go down your drains? Join us on our long form wastewater treatment plant tour! We will learn about our used water and how you can help keep the system in good shape through the peak holiday season. After the treatment plant tour, we will take a nature walk to the Columbia River to learn about the riparian ecosystem and see where the clean water is released.
Tour is suitable for adults and youth 8 years and older. All youth need to be accompanied by an adult. Tour is mostly outside, with a few portions indoors at the treatment plant. Tour will happen rain or shine.
Please Note: Participants will encounter several stairways during the tour of the treatment plant. Closed-toed shoes are required for this tour. Participants should expect to walk a total of 2.5 miles on paved pathways during the tour and nature walk.
Space is limited. Sign up to reserve your spot today!
If the event becomes full, please contact the Water Center at vanwrec@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-7111 to add your name to the waitlist.