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Metro Vancouver Wastewater Treatment Plant Facility Tour

Offered by
Metro Vancouver
Last updated on
Friday, August 1st, 2025
Experience type: 
In-Person
Program Description

A class tour, led by a Metro Vancouver wastewater operations team member, to discover the complex story of wastewater collection and treatment in our region.

 

Lulu Island Wastewater Treatment Plant treats 26 billion litres of wastewater annually. The plant provides secondary treatment to wastewater from about 172,000 residents in the western part of Richmond.

Lions Gate Wastewater Treatment Plant treats 32 billion liters ​​of wastewater annually. The plant provides primary treatment to wastewater from about 180,000 residents in the District of West Vancouver, the City of North Vancouver, and the District of North Vancouver.​

Wastewater Treatment Plant Facility Tour for Schools | Metro Vancouver

 

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  • New experiences, both within and outside of school, expand our career skill set and options.
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  • New experiences, both within and outside of school, expand our career skill set and options.
  • Our attitudes toward careers are influenced by our view of ourselves as well as by our friends, family, and community.
  • Safe environments depend on everyone following safety rules.
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  • Effective career planning considers both internal and external factors.
  • A network of family, friends, and community members can support and broaden our career awareness and options.
  • Effective career planning considers both internal and external factors.
  • A network of family, friends, and community members can support and broaden our career awareness and options.
  • Effective career planning considers both internal and external factors.
    • Trip Details
    City: 
    Burnaby, Coquitlam, Delta, North Vancouver, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, Surrey, Vancouver, West Vancouver
    For Grades: 
    5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
    Months Available: 
    January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
    Days Offered: 
    Wednesday, Thursday
    Times Offered: 
    10:00 am
    Duration: 
    60 minutes unless otherwise stated.
    Maximum Students: 
    30
    Offered In French: 
    No
    Also Offered For: 
    Other
    Packages Provided: 
    No Packages Provided
    Fee Details
    Fee Notes: 

    The facility tour is free; transportation to the facility is not included. 

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