How does Wastewater Treatment Work?

Wastewater treatment is an essential part of modern infrastructure, and it's function is simpler than you might think. Take a closer look at how wastewater treatment plants work and how your waste gets turned back into clean water that you can drink.

[UPDATED VIDEO] This video has been edited with new animations & better audio. Watch the original here: https://youtu.be/FvPakzqM3h8

CREDITS:

A big thank you to the Kilgore Wastewater Treatment Plant for letting me come out and film.

Another big thank you to Dr. Low and LeTourneau University's Civil Engineering Department for helping coordinate the capture of this video.

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