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Here are 4 more ways you can join us in recognizing #ImagineADayWithoutWater and share your #dropinthebucket: ??share this post ??using one of our classroom resources and activities (https://lnkd.in/exvXvzPc) ??donate to the Hampton Roads Help to Others Program to help residents who cannot afford their water/wastewater bill due to an emergency ??invite us to join your next community meeting or school outreach day to discuss the value of water (https://lnkd.in/e6NmuF_J) ??leave a comment with the ways you value water The Value of Water #ImagineADayWithoutWater and #MyDropInTheBucket!

What would you do without running water for just one day? Water is essential in our daily lives, from morning showers to cooking meals. Join us in raising awareness about the importance of water by ??sharing this post ??support your water workforce and consider working for water (https://ow.ly/ilb050TLyw7) ??taking a virtual tour our SWIFT Research Center (https://ow.ly/PmnJ50TLyw4) ??learning more about water and water infrastructure on our blog (https://ow.ly/Lvg550TLyw9) Together, we can help ensure our communities will have clean waterways and reliable water resources for generations to come. #ValueOfWater #ImagineADayWithoutWater #MyDropInTheBucket

Feature Friday! Here's an update from our Nansemond SWIFT project! Pictured here: ??The primary effluent equalization tanks ??Inside a pump station ??The influent channel for the secondary clarifier For more information on this project visit https://lnkd.in/gYNgxBna

??? Dive into learning with our Amazing Aquifer Activity! Perfect for elementary classrooms, this resource is designed to spark curiosity about water. ?? What’s Inside? A detailed lesson plan with a hands-on activity and information about SWIFT and our Potomac Aquifer! Help your students understand the wastewater, the water cycle, and the Potomac Aquifer! ???? ?? Check it out and make a splash in your classroom: https://ow.ly/yV1a50TI03C

It’s Fall-O-Ween at Newport News Park! HRSD is joining Newport News Parks & Recreation, exibitors, and crafters for two days full of fun, crafts, and activities! We have games, prizes, and SWIFT Water for you to try! ??More information here: https://ow.ly/Ca6250TEY7I

It’s Fall-O-Ween at Newport News Park! HRSD is joining Newport News Parks & Recreation, exibitors, and crafters for two days full of fun, crafts, and activities! We have games, prizes, and SWIFT Water for you to try! ??More information here: https://lnkd.in/e--RtBeN

Last Thursday, three HRSD employees (Julia Shelton, TSD Technician; Kolby Guse, Autuomotive Technician; Pat Porto, Interceptor Inspector) shared their work experiences in the Young Professionals (YP) panel for ODU’s Environmental Engineering Student Association.

??? Feature Friday: HRSD in Action for United Way Day of Caring! HRSD volunteers recently participated in Day of Caring in Portsmouth and Newport News. This annual event is all about businesses across Hampton Roads volunteering to give back to our incredible community. In Portsmouth, volunteers tackled a litter cleanup and spruced up the landscaping at the Up Center, creating a welcoming space for all! Meanwhile, in Newport News, our team built shelves and sorted vital clothing and hygiene supplies, ensuring families are ready for the winter season. We’re proud to be part of such impactful initiatives! It’s all about coming together and making a positive impact.

?? In Case You Missed It?? Our dedicated crews worked around the clock to successfully pull a pipeline under the James River! ??? This crucial pipeline will transport sewage from the Boat Harbor Pump Station across the river to the Nansemond Treatment Plant, where it will undergo advanced treatment before recharging the Potomac Aquifer! This project is a huge step forward in enhancing our wastewater management and supporting a sustainable future. Thank you to everyone involved! For more details and pictures, check out our latest blog post! https://ow.ly/5evO50Tw845

????? Guess what? We recently participated in the WaterJAM Biosolids Beauty Contest with our entry, "Windrows to Window Boxes"! ???? ??Let us know what you think of our submission in the comments! Curious about biosolids? Click the link below to explore more! ?? https://ow.ly/vXUq50Ttw8V?