Guided Tour: Jones Island
August 19 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Events
Guided Tour: Jones Island
Registration Full
Description:
Step behind the scenes of one of Milwaukee’s most critical environmental operations with a guided tour of the Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility. This experience offers a rare glimpse into the science and technology that keep our waterways clean and our communities healthy.
Led by knowledgeable staff, the tour explores how water quality is monitored and reclaimed through cutting-edge testing, sampling, and analysis. Learn about the process to clean and return water to our waterways, while ensuring compliance with environmental standards—work that plays a vital role in protecting Lake Michigan and the region’s water resources.
Whether you’re a student, science enthusiast, or simply curious about what happens after the flush, this tour offers a fascinating window into the hidden infrastructure that supports everyday life.
Event Details
Date:
August 19th, 2025
Time
10:00am – 12:00pm
Price
FREE
Physical Demand:
Easy
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
What to Expect:
Participants are required to wear close toed shoes and long pants. Hard hats and safety glasses, provided by Veolia, are also required to be worn at all times during the tour. Dress for the weather, and in layers. Much of the tour will be outdoors. There will be limited access to restrooms during the tour.
Parking:
Ample parking is available.
Questions?
Contact our Event Specialist, Allie at allie@milwaukeeriverkeeper.org
