Residents are invited to our Annual Open House on Oct. 5

The Downers Grove Sanitary District invites the community to visit the Wastewater Treatment Center for our annual Open House on Saturday, Oct. 5.

The Open House is a free, family-friendly event on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to noon at the District’s Wastewater Treatment Center, 5003 Walnut Avenue in Downers Grove. This is a unique opportunity for residents to experience firsthand how a local wastewater treatment plant operates.

This year will highlight the District’s laboratory. Visitors will learn why we need a lab and what role the lab serves at the treatment plant. Visitors will also get to see live microorganisms used to clean wastewater.

Visitors can tour the plant with one of the District’s wastewater experts to learn about the different processes used to clean wastewater that comes from homes and businesses. They can also talk with biosolids experts and explore the equipment and trucks used around the treatment plant. Refreshments will also be provided.

A majority of the tour is walking outdoors and visitors should dress accordingly for outdoor weather conditions. Tours are good for scout groups looking for merit badges or students seeking extra credit. Anyone bringing a group should call the office at 630-969-0664, email acaballero@dgsd.org or submit an Open House Tour Request to schedule a tour. Individuals requesting accommodations for special needs are asked to call in advance.

For more information, contact the District office at 630-969-0664 or visit https://www.dgsd.org/educational-opportunities/annual-open-house.