One of our Year 11 students, Rachel Chen, attended the 2024 Watercare Youth Summit during the October school holidays. This two-day event involved learning how we use and treat water in Auckland. It included an interactive tour of the water and wastewater treatment plants, where students learned about Watercare’s history, technology, and potential for the future.
Rachel found it very interesting to learn where the water in Aucklanders’ taps comes from, where our used water goes, and how the water is treated in the plants. She did workshops with students from all over Auckland involving team collaboration, problem-solving, and innovation.
She learned about the importance of water and how vital it is to preserve and sustain this limited treasure.
The Watercare team was impressed with the group’s focus on innovation and the students’ desire to spread awareness and improve youth engagement about this important topic.