A Special Invitation for Taipei’s Elementary Students: Join the “Taipei Water Journey”
To enhance elementary school students’ understanding of water environment protection, the Taipei City Government has launched the “Taipei Water Journey”, an environmental education program exclusively for Taipei City elementary schools. This initiative integrates three certified environmental education facilities: the Taipei Water Park, the Feitsui Reservoir Environmental Learning Center, and the Dihua Sewage Treatment Plant, offering a total of nine diverse program options. Through hands-on experiences and guided learning, students will explore the sources of household water, the basics of water treatment, and the sewage collection and treatment process, thus gaining a deeper appreciation for the water cycle. Taipei elementary schools are encouraged to register now. Full details are available on the “Taipei Water Journey” official website. Tai-Tsung Huang, Director of the Dihua Sewage Treatment Plant, noted that students will be guided by certified environmental education instructors from the Ministry of Environment. On-site, they will explore key facilities such as the deep aeration tanks, aeration agitators, and engage in real-time comparisons between raw and treated water, as well as wet and dried sludge. The course uses age-appropriate teaching tools and interactive explanations to ensure a dynamic and engaging learning experience. Teachers Mr. Chen and Ms. Lin from Zhongzheng Elementary School expressed their appreciation for the program, especially the effort of the instructors. They noted how the sensory experience—smelling the odors from household sewage, hearing the noise from machines, and observing the transformation of sludge after drying—gave students a deep and lasting impression of the challenges involved in sewage treatment. On behalf of the school, they presented a certificate of appreciation to the Sewerage Systems Office of the Public Works Department for providing such a meaningful learning opportunity and for helping instill water sustainability awareness in young children. The Sewerage Systems Office of the Public Works Department further stated that schools and institutions located outside of Taipei City are also welcome to apply for visits. Both the Dihua and Neihu Sewage Treatment Plants are certified environmental education facilities and offer customized programs for all age groups. These courses provide comprehensive insights into wastewater generation, collection, treatment, and reuse. Everyone is warmly invited to register and experience this unique environmental education program—an essential yet often overlooked aspect of municipal infrastructure—and join in efforts to improve Taipei’s water environment. Application Information: 1.Citizen Service Platform 2.Taipei Water Journey Environmental Education Program
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