Many students wanted to figure out where the water goes once it goes down the drain, so we agreed to start there. While they wanted to figure out where the pipes led to by using a camera or knocking down the walls themselves were INTERESTING investigation ideas, they just weren't feasible or safe. So we turned to the web and found some pretty good still shots of videos some plumbers made for us:
We developed some newer models based on the evidence the plumber provided us:
And it got us thinking that maybe the videos were kind of limited in showing us where the pipes go, so Mrs. Brinza found some great pictures and diagrams for us since we couldn't go down the pipes ourselves! We noticed a lot and wondered a lot more from these...
Some BIG things we noticed were:
1. Many pipes connect to one larger pipe.
2. That larger pipe leads to the sewer.
3. Even outside drains (like by a house or the street) lead to the sewer, too! That's pipes from bathtubs, toilets, since, outside drains, businesses, you name it, it goes to the sewer!
4. The water goes to this place called the wastewater treatment facility.
We're wondering a LOT about that place (and we had a lot of initial questions about how the dirty water is cleaned). Check back soon!
1. Many pipes connect to one larger pipe.
2. That larger pipe leads to the sewer.
3. Even outside drains (like by a house or the street) lead to the sewer, too! That's pipes from bathtubs, toilets, since, outside drains, businesses, you name it, it goes to the sewer!
4. The water goes to this place called the wastewater treatment facility.
We're wondering a LOT about that place (and we had a lot of initial questions about how the dirty water is cleaned). Check back soon!