A young visitor pours water on the “Water is Fun” board to see how it will flow
Young visitors play with the “Water is Fun” Board, learning about the power of water.
Tennessee American Water employee gives pointers to a young visitor on how to repair a main break on the main break simulator
The mister provided cool relief at Water Fest
The first Water Fest at Tennessee American Water’s Chattanooga plant drew a crowd of about 600 attendees. Participants were able to learn about the process of treatment and delivery of water from the river to the tap in a variety of fun but informative ways.
"Clean water is essential to life, our economy and public health,” said Tennessee American Water President Valoria Armstrong. “Through various activities, our water professionals shared with attendees what Tennessee American Water does every day to deliver drinking water to the Chattanooga community.”
In addition to tours, visitors could participate in several hands-on activities like the main break simulator to “repair” a hole in a water pipe. Water quality specialists shared information about the process for cleaning the water to meet drinking water standards. Children’s activities included a “water fun zone” where visitors could cool off under the Tennessee American Water mister.
Among external partners participating was the city of Chattanooga Public Works’ Moccasin Bend Wastewater Treatment Department which showed how water from drains and toilets is treated. Firefighters from the Chattanooga Fire Department were on-hand to show the importance of water for fire protection.
Also participating was Stowers Machinery which showcased Caterpillar equipment and grilled hot dogs and hamburgers. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. alumnae volunteered at the event. Creative Discovery Museum provided their mobile unit with STEM-related activities and the Tennessee Aquarium talked about natural water sources.