Learning About Our Source Water
Skagit Public Utility District’s Judy Reservoir
Community Outreach Program Aims to Teach Value of Water Water is one of life’s most precious elements. We have the same amount of water today as we did when the Earth was formed.
Many people take for granted the simple group tours of Skagit Public Utility District’s act of turning on a faucet and getting a cold Judy Reservoir, visitors can now discover how glass of water. Through community and school their water is cleaned and made safe to drink before it’s piped out to 70,000 people in Skagit County. Taking Science Outside
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As a way to create greater awareness around the value of water, Skagit PUD offers area schools a unique science and social studies opportunity called The Story of Drinking Water. The program is an exploration of water’s role in our environment and society, with an emphasis on the importance of a safe and reliable water supply. The Story of Drinking Water program covers subjects and activities such as the hydrologic cycle, forms of water, water supply, water treatment, water distribution, conservation, weather, ecosystems, waterborne diseases, and more.
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“All activities adhere to science curriculum, and many include math, social studies and language arts,” Skagit PUD Community Relations Manager Kevin Tate said.
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To help teachers take science outside the classroom setting, Skagit PUD also offers free field trips that include a tour of Judy Reservoir, the Water Treatment Plant, and a visit into the watershed. Transportation reimbursement is available for schools served by Skagit PUD water.
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