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After exploring the website, work through this scavenger hunt to test what you’ve learned and uncover information you may have missed. As you complete the activities, you'll see the path fill in. Your objective is to fill in the entire path!

This scavenger hunt is optimized for a larger screen, so be sure to check it out on a monitor to see all the features.



  1. Growth & Resilience

    Jackson County is growing and hurricanes and big storms are getting more severe.

    How can the new facility address these challenges? Match the challenge with the solution.

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    Nice!

    For more information on this topic, check out the Interview Series on the videos page.

  1. Reuse of Clean Water

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    You got it!

    Unsure? Be sure to check out this Info Sheet on Innovations.

  1. Discharge of Clean Water Photo Challenge!

    Take a photo of your favorite river or stream in Jackson County.

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    The water JCUA discharges to our local waterways is such high quality, they’ve received the “Most Outstanding Wastewater Treatment Facility” award from the Mississippi Water Environment Association. The new facility will be designed to continue this history of environmental protection. Check out the Info Sheet on Environmental Protection to learn more!

    If you are having trouble finding a photo of your own, you can always search the web!

  1. Disinfection & Reaeration

    Making sure the treated water is clean and safe is an important final step.

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    Great Job!

    Be sure to pay attention to the video about Disinfection and Reaeration for a hint!

  1. Biosolids Reuse Photo Challenge!

    Share a photo of a healthy, well-fertilized garden.

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    When the new facility is complete, we’ll be producing “Class A Biosolids” – a rich fertilizer that can be used by both farmers and home gardeners. Check out the Info Sheet on Innovations to learn more!

    If you are having trouble finding a photo of your own, you can always search the web!

  1. Clarifier & Filtering Steps

    Look around on the website and then answer this question:

    Which photo depicts a clarifier?


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    Excellent!

    Learning more about Clarifiers and Filtering might help with this question.

  1. Aeration Tank

    Have you learned about what happens in the aeration tank and oxidation ditches?

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    Nice work!

    Check out the video about Aeration Tanks for the answer.

  1. Screening & Grit Removal

    (Pick the best answer) Look around on the website and then answer these questions:

    Do rags, diapers, and sticks have to be removed before treating wastewater?

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    Would sand and gravel wear out the treatment equipment if it were not removed?

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    Which photo shows a piece of screening equipment?

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    Good Job!

    Review the video on Screening and Grit Removal for a hint!

  1. Pumping Wastewater

    (Fill in the blanks) Look around on the website. Can you these numbers?


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    Nice work!

    Not quite. Be sure to search the home page and interactive map for the answers!

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