City of Grand Rapids Water System

06/13/2026

Today is the big day! Ever wonder what happens to your water after it goes down the drain?

Join us on today from 10 AM–2 PM for Water Pool-ooza at the WRRF, to explore the science behind the smell and see how used water is cleaned and safely returned to the Grand River—an essential part of the urban water cycle.

For the best experience, arrive at the Leslie E. Tassell MTEC Building, 22 Godfrey S.W., for hands-on learning stations and activities, and then take the free shuttle two minutes down the road to the WRRF to take a tour of the plant, then ride the shuttle back.

This free, open house–style event lets you drop in anytime between 10 and 2. Come learn something new and see the process in action!

06/11/2026

New tree alert!
We partnered with Lower Grand River Organization of Watersheds - Grand Valley Metro Council and Kent Conservation District to plant 20 new trees at the Lake Michigan Filtration Plant in West Olive!
This collaboration is part of the Forest to Faucets initiative, which helps improve water quality by increasing the number of trees that act as natural filters in our watersheds.
More trees = cleaner water for everyone

06/11/2026

Looking for something new to do this weekend? Ever wonder what happens to your water after it goes down the drain?

Join us on Saturday June 13 from 10 AM–2 PM for Water Pool-ooza at the WRRF, to explore the science behind the smell and see how used water is cleaned and safely returned to the Grand River—an essential part of the urban water cycle.

For the best experience, arrive at the Leslie E. Tassell MTEC Building, 22 Godfrey S.W., for hands-on learning stations and activities, and then take the free shuttle two minutes down the road to the WRRF to take a tour of the plant, then ride the shuttle back.

This free, open house–style event lets you drop in anytime between 10 and 2. Come learn something new and see the process in action!

06/10/2026

Is your 6th-9th grader interested in the environment, sustainability or STEM?

Enroll them now for the Water Career camp, which explores the Urban (Human) Water Cycle and the various careers in water. Campers will participate in hands-on experiments, activities and tour worksites in west Michigan to see all of the careers that make up a public works system and the vital role they play in our communities. More information here: https://workforce.grcc.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1193088&selectedProgramAreaId=1038621&selectedProgramStreamId=

06/08/2026

World Oceans Day is June 8 — and it starts right here at Lake Michigan .
Even far from the ocean, Lake Michigan connects us to a bigger water system. What we do here matters everywhere.
💙 Keep it clean
💙 Use water wisely
💙 Protect our shoreline
Caring for Lake Michigan means caring for our oceans, too.

06/06/2026

Ever wonder what happens to your water after it goes down the drain?

Join us on June 13 from 10 AM–2 PM for Water Pool-ooza at the WRRF, to explore the science behind the smell and see how used water is cleaned and safely returned to the Grand River—an essential part of the urban water cycle. For the best experience, arrive at the Leslie E. Tassell MTEC Building, 22 Godfrey S.W., for hands-on learning stations and activities, and then take the free shuttle two minutes down the road to the WRRF to take a tour of the plant, then ride the shuttle back.

This free, open house–style event lets you drop in anytime between 10 and 2. Come learn something new and see the process in action!

06/04/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined us for Water Pool-ooza at the Lakeshore! We loved seeing so many of you—over 60 attendees—exploring the facility and diving into all things water.
Keep the momentum going! Water Pool-ooza at the WRRF (our Wastewater Plant) is happening on June 13 from 10 AM to 2 PM. Your adventure begins at the MTEC building (22 Godfrey SW) where shuttles will take you to the WRRF for a behind-the-scenes tour.
Don’t miss this chance to learn, explore, and see how our water systems work up close!

06/03/2026

Join us on June 13 from 10 AM–2 PM for Water Pool-ooza at the WRRF, located at the Water Resource Recovery Facility 1300 Market Ave SW to explore the science behind the smell and see how used water is cleaned and safely returned to the Grand River—an essential part of the urban water cycle.

For the best experience, arrive at the Leslie E. Tassell MTEC Building, 22 Godfrey S.W., for hands-on learning stations and activities, and then take the free shuttle two minutes down the road to the WRRF to take a tour of the plant, then ride the shuttle back.

This free, open house–style event lets you drop in anytime between 10 and 2. Come learn something new and see the process in action

06/01/2026