September 16, 2026 - 12 PM

Wastewater Workshop

We had a blast learning about septic systems, soil science, and wastewater prevention with Jude from Septic Education for Everyone (SEFE.org). Participants sifted soils, explored hands-on displays, and even raced remote-control toilets while discovering how septic systems work and why they fail. One of the biggest takeaways was that too much water is the leading cause of septic failures, making simple actions like fixing leaks and routine maintenance especially important. With games, demonstrations, and plenty of laughs, the workshop sparked conversations across generations about protecting our rivers, streams, and community health. Please view the event page for more info and resources. 

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A hand holds a soil color chart, surrounded by containers of soil and a layout plan, indicating a soil analysis process.
A group of people is engaged in a hands-on activity at a table, measuring and discussing various materials.
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A group of people gathers by a lake, measuring substances and engaging in conversation at a table with various items.
A man stacks containers while a woman observes, both sitting outdoors by a lake, with picnic items on a table.
A presentation is happening outdoors, with a focus on proper waste disposal and environmental awareness.
People are gathered by a lakeside, involved in a hands-on activity, possibly measuring materials or conducting an experiment.
The image shows various containers of colored powders, a decorated rock, and some crayons on a table.
A man and a woman are at a table with various materials, discussing color samples and soil while surrounded by containers and tools.
The image shows a table with arts and crafts supplies, including crayons, colored materials, and activity sheets, and two people engaged in a project.
A group of people, including a child, interact at a table with craft supplies by a lake, enjoying a creative activity.
The image shows a stack of mesh sieves labeled with different mesh sizes: 250, 120, 60, 40, 10, and 5 mesh.
Two women and a child are preparing food at a picnic area by a lake, with snacks and drinks visible on the table.
Two women are at a table outdoors with art supplies, discussing a project, while a scenic lake is in the background.
An outdoor pavilion with a man standing by a display board, a small pink toy vehicle on the ground, and trees in the background.
The image shows a work table with various containers, scales, drinks, art supplies, and measurements related to some materials.
Two people are engaged in a creative activity outdoors, with materials like clay, colored pencils, and drawings on a table.
A man is preparing something at a table while a woman watches, with a lake and greenery in the background.
Two women are engaged in an outdoor activity involving soil samples, educational materials, and art supplies at a picnic table.
May contain: advertisement, indoors, poster, bathroom, room, and toilet
May contain: furniture, table, dining table, accessories, glasses, pen, and person
May contain: furniture, table, grass, nature, outdoors, park, plant, dining table, face, head, person, photography, portrait, tree, scenery, architecture, building, dining room, indoors, room, adult, male, man, vegetation, accessories, bag, handbag, and glasses
A hand holds a soil color chart, surrounded by containers of soil and a layout plan, indicating a soil analysis process.
A group of people is engaged in a hands-on activity at a table, measuring and discussing various materials.
The image shows a table with various containers, papers, art supplies, and a phone, likely set up for a creative project.
A table with coloring sheets, crayons, decorated cookies, and a drink, indicating a creative and fun activity in progress.
A group of people gathers by a lake, measuring substances and engaging in conversation at a table with various items.
A man stacks containers while a woman observes, both sitting outdoors by a lake, with picnic items on a table.
A presentation is happening outdoors, with a focus on proper waste disposal and environmental awareness.
People are gathered by a lakeside, involved in a hands-on activity, possibly measuring materials or conducting an experiment.
The image shows various containers of colored powders, a decorated rock, and some crayons on a table.
A man and a woman are at a table with various materials, discussing color samples and soil while surrounded by containers and tools.
The image shows a table with arts and crafts supplies, including crayons, colored materials, and activity sheets, and two people engaged in a project.
A group of people, including a child, interact at a table with craft supplies by a lake, enjoying a creative activity.
The image shows a stack of mesh sieves labeled with different mesh sizes: 250, 120, 60, 40, 10, and 5 mesh.
Two women and a child are preparing food at a picnic area by a lake, with snacks and drinks visible on the table.
Two women are at a table outdoors with art supplies, discussing a project, while a scenic lake is in the background.
An outdoor pavilion with a man standing by a display board, a small pink toy vehicle on the ground, and trees in the background.
The image shows a work table with various containers, scales, drinks, art supplies, and measurements related to some materials.
Two people are engaged in a creative activity outdoors, with materials like clay, colored pencils, and drawings on a table.
A man is preparing something at a table while a woman watches, with a lake and greenery in the background.
Two women are engaged in an outdoor activity involving soil samples, educational materials, and art supplies at a picnic table.

 

Join us and our partners, Septic Education for Everyone (SEFE) for an afternoon of family-friendly septic education, hands-on activities, and community conversation about protecting Vermont’s waters through healthy septic systems.

Activities include:

  • Remote-Control Toilet Racing
  • Vertical Septic System Bean Bag Toss
  • Septic Trivia & Prizes

Learn how proper septic care protects homes, communities, and waterways

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