City of Grand Rapids Water System

Ever wonder what happens to your water after it goes down the drain?

Join us on June 13 from 10 AM–2 PM for Water Pool-ooza at the WRRF, to explore the science behind the smell and see how used water is cleaned and safely returned to the Grand River—an essential part of the urban water cycle. For the best experience, arrive at the Leslie E. Tassell MTEC Building, 22 Godfrey S.W., for hands-on learning stations and activities, and then take the free shuttle two minutes down the road to the WRRF to take a tour of the plant, then ride the shuttle back.

This free, open house–style event lets you drop in anytime between 10 and 2. Come learn something new and see the process in action!

Is your 6th-9th grader interested in the environment, sustainability or STEM?

Enroll them now for the Water Career camp, which explores the Urban (Human) Water Cycle and the various careers in water. Campers will participate in hands-on experiments, activities and tour worksites in west Michigan to see all of the careers that make up a public works system and the vital role they play in our communities. More information here: https://workforce.grcc.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1193088&selectedProgramAreaId=1038621&selectedProgramStreamId=

Thanks to everyone who joined us for Water Pool-ooza at the Lakeshore! We loved seeing so many of you—over 60 attendees—exploring the facility and diving into all things water.
Keep the momentum going! Water Pool-ooza at the WRRF (our Wastewater Plant) is happening on June 13 from 10 AM to 2 PM. Your adventure begins at the MTEC building (22 Godfrey SW) where shuttles will take you to the WRRF for a behind-the-scenes tour.
Don’t miss this chance to learn, explore, and see how our water systems work up close!

Join us on June 13 from 10 AM–2 PM for Water Pool-ooza at the WRRF, located at the Water Resource Recovery Facility 1300 Market Ave SW to explore the science behind the smell and see how used water is cleaned and safely returned to the Grand River—an essential part of the urban water cycle.

For the best experience, arrive at the Leslie E. Tassell MTEC Building, 22 Godfrey S.W., for hands-on learning stations and activities, and then take the free shuttle two minutes down the road to the WRRF to take a tour of the plant, then ride the shuttle back.

This free, open house–style event lets you drop in anytime between 10 and 2. Come learn something new and see the process in action

Today is the big day! It's Water Pool-ooza at the Lakeshore! Join us for this free, family-friendly event where you can discover the amazing science behind turning Lake Michigan water into safe, clean drinking water.
This open house–style event means you can stop by anytime between 10 and 2—come explore, learn, and have fun at your own pace!

Looking for something to do this weekend?
Join us this Saturday May 30 from 10 AM–2 PM for Water Pool-ooza at the Lakeshore —a free, family-friendly event where you can discover the amazing science behind turning Lake Michigan water into safe, clean drinking water.
This open house–style event means you can stop by anytime between 10 and 2—come explore, learn, and have fun at your own pace!

In partnership with Grand Rapids Community College and Bay College, our Water to Work program returns this fall and seats are currently open. The program provides students with paid learning opportunities that turn into meaningful careers in the water industry. Learn more below:

GRCC’s Water to Work program returns this fall and seats are currently open.

The program provides students with paid learning opportunities that turn into meaningful careers in the water industry.

This program is made possible through a partnership with City of Grand Rapids Water System and Bay College.

Learn more: https://www.grcc.edu/about-grcc/news/water-work-makes-waves-mentorships-paid-learning-opportunities

Just one week to go! 🎉
Join us on May 30 from 10 AM–2 PM for Water Pool-ooza at the Lakeshore—a free, family-friendly event where you can discover the amazing science behind turning Lake Michigan water into safe, clean drinking water.
This open house–style event means you can stop by anytime between 10 and 2—come explore, learn, and have fun at your own pace!

We were excited to host 400 Jenison Public Schools middle schoolers today for a tour of the Lake Michigan Filtration Plant. They learned how lake water becomes drinking water and explored the many jobs that make it happen. Lots of great energy in the building!