Approximately 2/3 of your weight is water! More than 70% of the earth’s surface is covered by water, but less than 3% is considered freshwater and less than 1% is available for human use and consumption. 

Water is a precious resource that we all share. The Town of Cary is dedicated to preserving and protecting our finite resources and established the Water Conservation Program in 1996 to educate our community about the environmental and economic benefits of using water efficiently.

Our free WaterWise Educational Tours are designed to help your students learn about our community's water distribution system and the importance of water conservation. We look forward to working with your students.                                                                                              

TOURS
Duration: 60 minutes
Grade Level: Middle school and high school students
Location: Town of Cary water and wastewater treatment facilities

How Water Is Processed                                                                                                      Tour the Cary/Apex Water Treatment Facility and discover how water from Jordan Lake is treated and made drinkable.

Wastewater Treatment                                                                                                   What is reclaimed water? What are Enviro Gems? Tour the North or South Cary Water Reclamation Facility and discover how wastewater is treated in a biological nutrient removal process and returned to the environment.

Booking a tour is easy!                                                                                                   Step 1  Consider the following:

• Which tour are you interested in?

• How many sessions do you need?

• How many students per tour? (A minimum of 10 students is required.)

• What is your preferred date and time?

• Who is the coordinating teacher and what is their contact information?

Step 2   Call or email to request a tour or to receive more information. Please make your program request at least two weeks prior to your preferred program date.                                                  Phone: (919) 462-3872                                                                                                          Email: conservation.programs@townofcary.org


WaterWise Workshops                                                                                                      Join us each spring and fall for free WaterWise Workshops such as composting, vermicomposting, rainwater harvesting, and WaterWise landscapes. View a current list of workshops in the water conservation section of the Town’s Web site at www.townofcary.org or call (919) 462-3872.

Registration is required. Content is geared towards teens and adults. Children accompanied by an adult are welcome.

H20 Tools and Tips                                                                                                           The Town can provide water conservation tools and tips in classroom sets to supplement your curriculum. We also lend CDs, videos, and complimentary books on the subject of water conservation. Call (919) 462-3872 for more information.