The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District once again opens the doors to help answer the age-old question, “Where does it go?”

Guests can tour the largest wastewater treatment plant in the state of Ohio, visit the award-winning laboratory, touch the trucks and tour the sewer simulator, conduct experiments with mad scientist “Atom Beaker,” decorate a custom hard hat and more. Also offered is face painting, balloon animals, and arts and crafts.

This year’s event includes more than 70 hands-on and educational exhibits showcasing the work of the Sewer District and partnering organizations throughout northeast Ohio.

Bring your bags to the Open House and receive a free reusable tote!  There will be free ice cream and popcorn for all visitors. Food trucks will have food for purchase.

Treatment plant tours depart every 15 minutes. The plant tour is via bus with minimal walking, the lab tour includes science experiments and is a walking tour. Visitors wanting to tour Southerly MUST wear closed-toe shoes for tours; hard hats and safety glasses will be provided.