the flow / 10.31.2022
Today's Top 5: Halloween reminders, plus project updates and what's trending
1️⃣ check your kids’ candy, people.
2️⃣ stormwater project in Parma, learn more November 10
Parma residents are invited to learn more about the Veterans Basin Improvements Project on Thursday, November 10. This project will address neighborhood flooding and improvements to Veterans Park amenities in the work area, and our open-house style event offers opportunities to meet with and talk directly to our project team. Learn more on our official project page and sign up for updates.
3️⃣ baby bats are cute and also featured in our Clean Water Works Podcast halloween special
In this Halloween-ish bonus episode, Environmental Specialist Sarah Rehner explains how the Sewer District takes bat and other wildlife habitats into consideration when planning its construction projects.
4️⃣ pitch your pills: how to dispose of outdated or unused meds
It wasn’t long ago that physicians would recommend flushing unused pharmaceuticals to keep them out of the reach of children. The reality is that flushing meds introduces chemicals to the waste stream that wastewater treatment systems are not equipped to address. That means toxins can affect the environment.
The best disposal method are monitored safe drop boxes, and you can find them near you. Search for a pharmaceutical drop box or learn more about why it’s important to pitch your pills properly.
5️⃣ working for clean water
It’s a turbulent time in the social media world. But whatever social network we’re on, the social network that predates them all are the very sewers we rely on every day.
Our jobs board has opportunities for interns, tech professionals, skilled laborers, and many more. See for yourself.