Redwood Learn About The Water System

On our trip to Anglian Water today in Chelmsford, the pupils got up and close with the water system! We learnt the basics about how the water cycle works, investigated what sewage actually is and discovered how to use water sensibly. 

It was really cool to make our own 'sewage soup' so we could learn how different food and household substances can affect the water system and the effectiveness of the sewers. It's important not to throw fat, oils and grease down the sink as they solidify and can block drains. 

Kaine Painter 

The only thing that should get flushed down the toilet is loo roll as nothing else has been designed to break up and disintegrate. Cotton wool buds are a definite no-no as they can clog the pipes and filter system!

Rose-Anna Weaver 

One of the most shocking parts of the day was seeing how much water is wasted if you leave the tap running while you brush your teeth. In one minute a whopping 13 litres could go down the plug! Remember to switch taps off and not waste water!