Upcoming activity
Tour of the Wastewater Treatment Plant
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Start date: 04/20/2026
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Start time: 9:15 AM
Description:
Ever wonder what happens after you flush the toilet or run the faucet? The Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant cleans an average of 35 million gallons of wastewater every day before it is discharged into the Willamette River. Join us for a tour of the facility to find out how the system works. The tour will last about 1.5 hours, starting at 10AM; we will walk about a mile.
We encourage you to bike to the facility - it's only 10 miles RT. Meet at Alton Baker Park near the restrooms at 9:15AM and we will cycle out there as a group. Bring a lock.
Alternatively, if you prefer to drive, meet us at the plant - 410 River Ave at 9:45AM. Enter thru the main gate, turn left at the first intersection and then an immediate right into the parking lot. We will all meet in the SE corner of the parking lot next to the solar panels.
The tour is outside, so dress for the weather.
Interesting information about the facility is available at https://mwmcpartners.org/one-water and
https://mwmcpartners.org/facilities/treatment-plant
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Event Leader: Lana Lindstrom
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Event Leader Phone: 541-683-1409
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Event Leader Email: lana_lindstrom@hotmail.com
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Assistant Leader:
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Event category: Conservation, Science, & Education
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Area Type: Urban
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Departure Location: See Trip Description
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Rating: Easy
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Roundtrip total drive miles:
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Permits Required:
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Event Status: Upcoming
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Supplies and Equipment Required: Closed toe shoes only; no sandals. It's OK to bring a water bottle; no food.
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participant prerequisites: Be curious!
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Total Distance:
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Member Fees: —
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Non-Member Fees: —
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Committee: Conservation, Science, & Education
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Junior member fees: —
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