Chattahoochee River
Name one recreational activity that people can enjoy along the Chattahoochee River.
What is Fishing, kayaking, hiking, picnicking, and bird watching?
What is a simple action you can take to save water while washing dishes?
What is creating dish water/ Do not let the tap continuously run?
True or False
In May there is a week dedicated to Public Works Departments across the nation to enhance the prestige of the often unsung heroes of our society
What is True?
What factors can affect the quality of drinking water?
What is pollution, sedimentation, industrial runoff, agricultural chemicals, and microbial contaminants?
Is there more water or land on Earth?
What is Water?
About 71 percent of the Earth's surface is covered by water.
What major city is located along the banks of the Chattahoochee River?
What is Atlanta, Georgia?
What is used to collect and store rainwater for later use in gardening or watering plants?
Rain Barrell
Describe the role of Fulton county Public works.
What is provides drinking water and wastewater services in the North Fulton cities, as well as wastewater services in many of the South Fulton cities?
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What is to protect the health, safety and welfare of Fulton County's citizens through systematic planning, construction, and maintenance.
What are the two different types of treatment plants that exist in Fulton County?
What is Drinking Water and Wastewater treatment plant ?
How does human activity contribute to climate change?
What is Burning fossil fuels, cutting down forests and farming livestock are increasingly influencing the climate and the earth's temperature.
What does Chattahoochee Mean?
What is “painted rock?"
What watershed are fulton county residents in?
What is the Chattahocce watershed?
True or False
The Department of Public Works has a rebate program for replacing older toilets.
What is True?
What chemical is used to disinfect our drinking water?
What is chlorine?
Provide two examples of forms of precipitation.
What is Snow, Rain, Sleet, or Hail?
What 3 states do the Chattahoochee River flow through?
What is Georgia, Alabama, and Florida?
Why is the water cycle important?
What is it is how water reaches plants, animals, and us?
What is the name of the group in Fulton County responsible for raising awareness of water issues and encouraging individual and community stewardship of our water resources through engaging environmental education programs and volunteer opportunities. ?
What is PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH (PEO)?
Why is it important to pick up your pet's waste?
what is pet waste contains harmful bacteria, parasites, and nutrients that can pollute water bodies if not properly disposed of. When pet waste is left on the ground, it can wash into storm drains, contaminating water sources and harming aquatic ecosystems?
What does EPA stand for?
What is the Enviromental Protection Agency
The Chattahoochee River flows from its headwaters in North Georgia, through Georgia and Alabama, eventually joining the Flint River near the Florida border to form the Apalachicola River.
What ocean will the Apalachicola River flow into?
What is The Apalachicola River then flows into the Gulf of Mexico?
How can you identify a water leak at home?
What is Leaks can be identified by checking water bills, inspecting faucets, and monitoring water meter readings?
Name one workshop or competition the Department of Public Works hosts throughout the year.
What is Art Calendar, Model water tower, Recycled Art, Rain Barrel, Gren cleaning, Winterization, etc?
What role does water treatment play in maintaining safe and clean drinking water?
Water treatment involves processes like filtration, disinfection, and chemical treatment to remove contaminants and ensure safe drinking water.
What is the difference between a storm water drain and a sewage drain?
What is a stormwater drain manages rainwater runoff from streets and surfaces during storms, preventing flooding by directing water to nearby water bodies.
A sewage drain carries wastewater from homes and businesses to treatment facilities. It handles water from sinks, toilets, and showers, undergoing treatment to remove contaminants before discharge.