703-550-9740 ext 1406251
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Melissa Atwood,
Outreach Coordinator
What happens to your dirty water when it goes down the drain after you flush your toilet, take a shower, wash your dishes, or do your laundry? Find out by joining us on a plant tour of the Noman M. Cole, Jr., Pollution Control Plant where you can Learn how we keep the Potomac River clean and what you can do to help protect the environment.
There is nothing like getting that first-hand experience where the sights and sounds encountered make lasting impressions in our minds. You will see our wastewater treatment plant in operation and gain a better understanding of the work we do to clean one of the most valuable resource on earth – our water. The impressive processes and innovative designs used to enhance the quality of water treated and the safety of our workers is sure to provide you with an experience you will remember.
Every plant tour is a little different. Do you have a specific topic, question, or concern associated with the wastewater treatment process that you would like addressed during the tour? Not a problem. When planning your tour, we will work with you and tailor the tour to meet your objectives.
In general, the tour may cover:
Noman M. Cole Jr., Pollution Control Plant is an industrial site that operates 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and maintains a sound safety culture. You may encounter routine work activities as well as possible construction sites at the plant during your scheduled tour.
To keep everyone safe, there are some dress requirements and protective equipment that will be required for use during the tour.
These are the safety requirements that everyone attending the plant must be willing and able to adhere to or they will not be allowed into the plant operations area.
To request a plant tour, complete and submit the online request form. Once the request is received, we will contact you for further coordination and planning for your tour. We look forward to seeing you soon!