How Does Tap Water Work?: The Conventional Water Treatment Process

Clean drinking water is essential for life-and understanding how it works can inspire the next generation of problem-solvers.

Based on real-world experience giving water treatment plant tours to elementary and middle school students, this book answers the awesome questions kids ask about where their water comes from and how it becomes safe to drink.

This engaging and educational journey introduces readers ages 8-12 to the conventional water treatment process-used for over 150 years-while connecting science, engineering, and public health in a way that's easy to understand.

Perfect for:

• STEM learning and enrichment
• Classroom science lessons and homeschool curriculum
• Curious readers interested in how things work
• Parents and educators looking for real-world science applications

Inside this book, readers will:

• Explore the step-by-step process of how water is treated
• Learn about the workers who protect our water supply
• Understand the rules and systems that keep drinking water safe
• Follow the journey of water from source to tap

Ideal for ages 8-12, this book makes STEM concepts practical, engaging, and relevant to everyday life.

A valuable resource for classrooms, libraries, and families who want to inspire curiosity and learning.

I have been working in the water treatment industry since 1997. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree from Grambling State University and a Master of Science degree from Rosalind Franklin University School of Medicine and Science. Additionally, I possess an Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Class A Water Operator's License. My career has included the oversight and management of three municipal public water supplies that included two Lake Michigan Class A Conventional Water Treatment Facilities. I have been actively involved in establishing high school water operator in-training programs across the State of Illinois since 2015, assisting various utilities, schools, and not for profit organizations.