On Saturday May 1st the Society of Women Engineers toured Fillmore’s new Waste Water Treatment Plant. The tour was requested by Elena Woodard, who lives on Grand Avenue, and watched the construction from ground breaking to completion while walking the bike path.

Approximately 10 members of the SWE, which includes electrical, civil, chemical and industrial engineering disciplines, toured Fillmore’s award winning plant. Members commented on the innovative approaches used at the plant and the amazing new technology incorporated into it. The automation during off hours was of interest to many members. Also gaining the nod of approval was the energy efficiency aspects of the design and reuse of the water within the community. Showing their awareness of community issues the Society asked questions concerning the chloride problem and the effectiveness of the city water softener buyback program.

On Saturday, May 22, from 2 – 4 pm, visit Fillmore’s new water recycling plant during its first open house. Learn how sewage is treated and the water recycled, 1580 River St.