Inside the Plant: A Careers Tour for Teens

Exploring science-related or technical career paths?

Teens, join us to go behind the scenes of wastewater treatment. Ideal for teens exploring environmental science, engineering, hands-on trades, and public service. Discover wastewater careers such as operators, mechanics, electricians, inspectors, lab technicians, scientists, engineers, and public outreach. Tour will be followed by a career panel with staff.

This tour is for high school teens only.

The tour requires the ability to walk for more than an hour and climb stairs. If you have a disability that may require an accommodation and would like to participate, please reach out to us.
Youth must be at least 14 years old. This is a teens-only tour, and adults may not accompany youth. However, please reach out if your child has a disability requiring a companion.
Closed-toe shoes are required.
Participants must register, and their parent or guardian must sign a liability waiver prior to the tour.
After you register, you will receive a confirmation email with directions including where to park and the liability waiver.

Visit About the Plant to learn more about the Plant prior to your tour.

Tour registration opens Friday, Aug. 21.

When

Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Location

Regional Water Quality Control Plant, 2501 Embarcadero Way, Palo Alto, CA, 94303, View Map

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Cost

Free

Contact

(650) 329-2122

CleanBay@PaloAlto.gov