Washington County Water Conservancy District Water Week features seven days of events
By Karry Rathje
The Washington County Water Conservancy District will host free community events May 6–12 in celebration of “Water Week,” an annual effort to educate residents about water.
The week kicks off with a scavenger hunt at the conservation gardens in St. George — Red Hills Desert Garden at 375 E. Red Hills Pkwy. and The Garden at Tonaquint Park at 1851 S. Dixie Dr. From May 7–11, visitors can search for items in the gardens for an opportunity to win a prize. Scavenger hunt forms will be posted at the garden entrances.
On May 9, tour local wastewater treatment plants to discover what happens to water that is sent down the drain. Visit the City of St. George’s plant at 3780 S 1550 W from 1 to 3 p.m. and the Ash Creek Special Service District’s plant in Hurricane at 1350 S. Sand Hollow Road from 3 to 5 p.m.
On May 10, visit the Quail Creek Water Treatment Plant in Hurricane at 270 N 5300 W from 3 to 5 p.m. to learn where your water comes from and how it’s treated to become drinking water.
“We hope everyone will participate in the Water Week activities and learn more about the water we use daily to support our families, jobs, and economy,” said Ron Thompson, general manager of the Washington County Water Conservancy District.
In addition to the public events listed above, the Washington County Water Conservancy District will host its annual Water Fair for fourth grade students in Washington County during Water Week. More than 1,000 students will participate in the fair, which brings in nearly two dozen local and state water experts to discuss a variety of water-related topics including the water cycle, treatment, use, and more. Since the fair’s inception in 1995, more than 37,000 youth have participated in the program.
For additional information on Water Week or any of the scheduled activities, visit wcwcd.org or call (435) 673-3617.
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