School and Group Water and Wastewater Education Programs

Metro Water Services offers free educational resources and classroom presentations concerning water, wastewater and stormwater for students of all ages and tours for students 5th grade and above. Students will learn about the value of clean, safe and dependable water and how to make sound water-use decisions now and in the future.

Questions? Email Metro Water Services

Virtual Tours and Classes

Learn from home on your time schedule with our virtual tours and classes.

• Drinking Water Treatment Plant Virtual Tour
• Wastewater Treatment Plant Virtual Tour
• Biosolids Facility Virtual Tour

Request a Classroom Program or Student Tour

Use one of the following form options to request one of our education program offerings or tours.

• Online Request Form
• Printable Registration Form - Microsoft Word Format
• Printable Registration Form - Adobe Pdf Format

Classroom Presentations

These programs are presented at your school. Pre-visit information will be sent out with confirmation of program registration. Post-visit student activities will be provided.

3rd Grade Program

When It Rains, Does It Have To Flood?

During this classroom program, your students will all participate in a hands on demonstration using a model to observe how flooding occurs, and the impact on humans and the environment. They will try out solutions to prevent, or lessen the impact of flooding. (30-45 minutes)

4th Grade Program

The Water Cycle and Me

Using an interactive model of a community and its river (just like Nashville!), this presentation demonstrates the water cycle and how each individual plays a role in keeping our water clean and safe. (30-45 minutes)

5th - 12th Grade Program

What Happens to the Water: Point Source and Non-Point Source Pollution

Using an interactive model, students will learn about point source and non-point source pollution and best management practices to prevent water pollution in our community. (45 minutes)