Tour de Sewer!

Next date: Wednesday, March 05, 2025 | 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

No longer just a pipe dream, the new wastewater treatment facility in White Rock is a state-of-the-art site representing a pipeline of success. The public is invited to plunge into a tour of the site. Scheduled for March 5 at 10 a.m., the tour is free but space is limited.

UPDATE: The March 5 tour is full. Please visit ladpu.com/tour for ticketing for the next available tour.

Officially called the White Rock Water Resource Reclamation Facility (WRRF), the new plant went online in 2024. A decade prior, the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) began flushing out a plan to replace the original White Rock Wastewater Treatment Plant, built in 1966. Proving they know how to handle pressure—just like a well-designed drainage system—the engineering staff at DPU overcame a continual flow of blockages before completing the project. These backups included a steady stream of cost increases, supply chain issues and environmental discharge permit requirements.

Anyone who wants to unclog the answer to “what happens after I flush?” is welcome to reserve a spot for a WRRF tour. DPU will schedule tours regularly, depending on the demand and success of the first one. All ages are welcome.

 

When

Location

The WRRF is in Overlook Park past the softball fields on the north side of the road. It is across from the dog park. You may park in one of the paved parking lots for the sports fields.

White Rock Water Resource Reclamation Facility (WRRF), Overlook Road, White Rock, NM, 87547, View Map