ways wastewater treatmentis like the first day back to school

Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District presents

7Parents, it’s that time of year again. And we can make a few connections between our work and your kids’ first-day jitters that you might not have expected.

Sure maybe it stinks, but where would you be without it?#17 ways wastewater treatment is like the first day back to school

While you might not be excited about your first day back, you need it. Same thing with wastewater treatment: You wouldn’t last long without it.

Your supplies list tends to be pretty pricey.#27 ways wastewater treatment is like the first day back to school

Students’ supplies lists seem to make our jaws drop. A $189 million sewer tunnel tends to generate the same response, but when it can store 60 million gallons of water to prevent spilling pollution, it helps put things into perspective.

Picking out the perfect outfit takes time.#37 ways wastewater treatment is like the first day back to school

Decisions, decisions. Whether walking into your new classroom, or descending into a sewer inspection, what you wear matters. Learn more about your wardrobe options at http://neorsd.org/careers

Class is better with friends.#47 ways wastewater treatment is like the first day back to school

We think the same thing about work. You can get a glimpse of our work at our annual Open House, and it’s common for guests to bring friends. http://neorsd.org/openhouse

Class pets are awesome.#57 ways wastewater treatment is like the first day back to school

Who doesn’t love a class guinea pig? In our line of work, we find all sorts of animals, from rats and cockroaches, to dogs and alligators. Seriously.

You’re gonna bring home 17 bajillion forms to sign.#67 ways wastewater treatment is like the first day back to school

Maybe it just feels that way. But our permitting process is very stringent, and we document many steps in our data-collection process to make sure we are treating our water properly.

Getting your hands dirty can be fun.#77 ways wastewater treatment is like the first day back to school

Wading in streams, walking in sewers, scraping settling tanks clean, it’s all in a days work.

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