Upcoming in Rocheport, Mo.
After the Flush – Columbia’s Wastewater Treatment System
Presentation by Michele Woolbright, Boone County Stormwater Educator
Michele Woolbright will describe the process the City of Columbia uses to treat wastewater, and what happens next.
An aerial view of the City of Columbia Wastewater Treatment plant, near the confluence of Hinkson and Perche Creeks.
Presentation by Michele Woolbright, Boone County Stormwater Educator
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
- 7 p.m. presentation (6 p.m. Social Hour)
- Les Bourgeois Vineyards Bistro in Rocheport, MO
- Map and Directions
The Bistro Restaurant is now closed on Tuesday, but the bar will be open. You ARE welcome to come early, bring some food and gather with friends before the presentation. Speaker Series attendees are welcome after 5 p.m.
Hosted by Missouri River Relief
Every day each one of us does it. Very few of us know exactly what happens after we do it. What happens after we flush?
Michele Woolbright will describe the wastewater treatment process for Columbia Missouri. Where does the water comes from? Where do the water and solids go after it has been treated? She’ll explain the testing we complete thoughout the treatment process, to ensure the plant is functioning properly and that the final product has minimal impact on the environment and waterways. She’ll also discuss Columbia’s innovative secondary wetland treatment process. Please bring your questions!
Michele Woolbright is the new Stormwater Educator for Boone County. She is a former operator at the City of Columbia Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Directions
- 14020 W. Hwy BB, Rocheport, MO
- Take I-70 to the Rocheport, MO, exit (Exit #115). It’s the first exit east of the Missouri River.
- Head north toward Rocheport.
- After about a mile, turn left at the sign for Les Bourgeois Bistro. Follow the signs to the Bistro. You will probably need to park in the lot above the Bistro and walk the trail down.
- The presentations are held in upstairs in the restaurant. The restaurant is no longer open on Tuesdays but the bar is! You are welcome to bring your own food or snacks.
Resources and Links
Dig deeper for more info on this topic –
- City of Columbia Wastewater Utility • Details of wastewater treatment process
- VIDEO – Tour of Columbia’s wastewater treatment process
- Boone County Stormwater Education
- ARTICLE – “Documentary recalls 30-year-old fight for wetlands wastewater treatment at Eagle Bluffs” – by Olivia Garrett, March 4, 2018, Columbia Missourian
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Special thanks to Les Bourgeois Vineyards for giving us the opportunity to use their beautiful space overlooking the Missouri River. All speakers are presenting for free! Thank you all for sharing your knowledge with us!
The Big Muddy Speaker Series also takes place monthly in Kansas City and St. Charles.
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