Education Resources
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How We Treat Your Wastewater
Meet Fin!
Fin lives in the South Platte River and is here to show you how Metro Water Recovery cleans wastewater so fish can thrive in the river.
Conoce a Fin!
Fin vive en el río South Platte y está aquí para mostrarte cómo Metro Water Recovery limpia las aguas residuales para que los peces puedan prosperar en el río.
Tours
Tours of our facilities are a great way to learn about what happens to the water that goes down the drain!
Metro invites you to experience the sights and sounds (and smells!) of wastewater treatment. We offer public tours for a variety of groups and individuals.
On a tour of one of our facilities, you will:

Important details
Providing a safe environment for our visitors is a top priority as groups are escorted through the Robert W. Hite Treatment Facility (RWHTF) in Denver and the Northern Treatment Plant (NTP) in Brighton. As a result, there may be areas unavailable for viewing due to construction or maintenance activity.
Note: We may photograph tours in session for our own promotional purposes. We do inform tour attendees if this is the case.
Public tours for individuals and small groups are offered on the second Tuesday of the month, March through November, at 10:30 a.m. See the schedule and locations below. Reservations are required.
Upcoming Tour Tuesdays at Robert W. Hite Treatment Facility
- September 9
- November 11
Upcoming Tour Tuesdays at Northern Treatment Plant
- August 12
- October 14
Wastewater Wednesdays
Metro Water Recovery is excited to introduce Wastewater Wednesdays, a 30-minute live virtual classroom experience hosted by one of our knowledgeable employees. Students will embark on a fascinating journey through the wastewater treatment process, from start to finish!

What to Expect:
Virtual classroom sessions are adaptable to various grade levels and are suitable for in-person classrooms, remote learners, and homeschoolers.
Upcoming Sessions:
Use the form on this page to inquire about or request a virtual classroom session.
Teacher Professional Development
Wastewater and Aquatic Biology Class for K-12 Classroom Teachers
We offer a professional development course each summer for K-12 classroom teachers and informal educators. “Wastewater and Aquatic Biology” takes place June 26, 2025. The class includes interactive classroom instruction, a field-based project, and a tour of the wastewater treatment plant. Professional development graduate credit is available.

Jordan Parman, Water Quality Scientist Senior, leads a teacher course in the field.
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Contact Us
Call us with questions or use this form to inquire about our teacher professional development classes.
Maritza Franco – Public Information Specialist
mfranco@metrowaterrecovery.com or 303-286-3184