NI Water recently partnered with the Healthy Oceans Healthy Minds programme and Live Here Love Here to offer a tour of its Heritage Wastewater Centre in Belfast.

During the tour, visitors explored the historic Victorian Sewage Treatment Works for Belfast and then learned about the modern wastewater treatment process at the Belfast wastewater treatment works. The tour covered the steps involved in cleaning used water and safely returning it to the water cycle and emphasised ways to protect water environments. Visitors were educated on the importance of flushing only the three Ps—Pee, Poo and Paper—and properly disposing of fat, oil and grease to prevent pipe blockages.

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Healthy Oceans Healthy Minds is an annual celebration, which showcases Northern Ireland's captivating blue spaces and highlights the mental health benefits of engaging with coastal and inland waterways. Another tour is happening on Wednesday 21 August.

The NI Water Heritage Wastewater Centre in Belfast offers an educational experience where students between Key Stage Two and Three can learn about the history and current practices of the Belfast sewerage system.