Water and Wastewater School Presentations
Presentations | Booking a Presentation | F. A. Q.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions
- When can the presenters come to my classroom?
- Who can I talk to if I have more detailed questions?
- What is the cost of the presentation?
- Is the presentation available in different languages?
- Are there minimum or maximum numbers of students in the audience?
- Is the presentation duration fixed or flexible?
- Does your Water Education presentation deal with water safety?
- Are there any allergy or health concerns to students stemming from this presentation?
- Will we get wet?
- Will your presentation address rural concerns?
Answers
- When can the presenters come to my classroom?
The School Outreach team is available on Tuesdays or Thursdays of each week. This program is not available to schools on any other day. - Who can I talk to if I have more detailed questions?
Call Angela Watts, Technical Analyst at 905-791-7800 ext. 3286 - What is the cost of the presentation?
The presentations are free to schools and community groups, and are entirely subsidized by the Region of Peel. - Is the presentation available in different languages?
We offer our presentations in English only. - Are there minimum or maximum numbers of students in the audience?
We will present to a minimum of one class, and a maximum of two classes per presentation.
- Is the presentation duration fixed or flexible?
If desired, our one hour presentation can be modified to accommodate students' interest and school schedules. - Does your Water Education presentation deal with water safety?
We do not address water safety issues such as swimming and life saving, but rather focus on various aspects of our tap water and wastewater in relation to the natural environment. (Water safety information can be found through St. John's Ambulance). - Are there any allergy or health concerns to students stemming from this presentation?
There are no chemicals or hazardous materials used during our presentation. Water and vegetable oil may be used in one demonstration.
- Will we get wet?
No. - Will your presentation address rural concerns?
The Region of Peel's water systems consist of the South Peel system, which has its source in Lake Ontario, and the Caledon Municipal Well system, which has its source in groundwater. Additionally, there are numerous private wells and septic systems. We can speak to all three of these water systems to bring local relevance to your classroom program.
