School Lectures

Harford County DPW, Division of Water and Sewer
Tour/Environmental Education Opportunities for Schools
Or Children/Young Adult Groups

Abbreviations
WTP	Water Treatment Plant
WWTP	Wastewater Treatment Plant
MGD	Million Gallons per Day
BNR	Biological Nutrient Removal

Sod Run WWTP- "Top Ten" largest WWTP in the State, largest north of Baltimore; 20 MGD capacity, currently treating 11 MGD today. An advanced Secondary BNR WWTP, winner of local and national awards, equipped with a classroom. - 1212 Chelsea Road, Perryman, 21130.
TOURS- 1-50 people; allow one and a half hours minimum which includes an introductory lecture and video. Limited tour for ages 12 and under.
OPTIONAL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES-2-5 hour sessions that includes lab and equipment operation by students.

Sod Run WWTP Biosolids Utilization Project on a local farm.
TOURS-1-50 people limited to approval by the farmer. Allow 30 minutes, minimum-Sep-Nov or Mar-May only. No utilization during unscheduled work periods, rain or wet fields. Alternate slide presentation on rainy or cancelled utilization days.

Joppatowne WWTP - 0.95 MGD capacity 101 Shore Dr., Joppa, MD. 21085
Tours 1-25 people, allow 30 minutes minimum.

Abingdon WTP - 10 MGD, largest WTP north of Baltimore, one of the ten largest in the State. Locally, Regionally and Nationally recognized as one of the highest quality facilities anywhere.
"State of the Art" equipment and operation, shown in a slide presentation.
NO TOURS are permitted here due to Security needs

AT YOUR SCHOOL OR ORGANIZATION - 30-90 minute lectures, demonstrations, slideshow and videos on environmental management, water conservation, water science, water and wastewater treatment, Bay issues, septic tanks, wells or water pollution. Ages 4-104, Grades K-12 and College, we have over 15 years experience in teaching and training.

INSTRUCTORS - We have ideas for educating your students in water-related environmental science issues. We can be a valuable resource for a class or science project in ecology, chemistry, water pollution or protecting our water resources.

CALL US! Main contacts are Wayne H. Ludwig, Jr. Chief of Operations 410-273-5617 or pager 410-938-1275 OR Catherine Kane, Management Assistant at 410-273-5619