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Hill Canyon Wastewater Treatment Plant
Austin Y
Student
Ventura
Contest Year: 2019
Honorable Mention
Description:
Wastewater treatment is the process of converting wastewater into water that can be discharged back to the environment. As wastewater is mostly formed by bathing and toilet water, it is full of contaminants including bacteria, chemicals and other toxins. But how does the actual process work? In order to develop a deeper understanding of the wastewater treatment process, I decided to participate in a tour at a wastewater treatment plant. During the tour, I learned about how wastewater is collected and then goes through multiple steps to eliminate odor, separate macrobiotic matter, undergoes anaerobic digestion, and disinfects any impurities from the water. As I walked past toward the reservoir filled with crystal clear water that has just been processed, I quickly took out my camera to capture this amazing scenery. I realized how the environment can have a significant effect when these facilities take part in them.

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