Tunneling for Water: Understanding the Riverbank Filtration System

PBS Learning Media
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PBS Learning Media
Resource Type
Classroom Material
Keywords
ground water wells tunnels microbes filtration water purification
Subjects
Science STEAM
Grade Levels
Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5
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Tunneling for Water: Understanding the Riverbank Filtration System

In this video, staff members from Louisville Water Company explain the importance of groundwater, the widespread use of wells, and the riverbank filtration project's unique combination of a collection tunnel and a well system. The head engineer explains the many advantages of using such a system, which is then explored through an animated diagram.

This resource is part of the Louisville Water Company: Tunneling for Water collection.

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PBS Learning Media

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