Why is wastewater treatment important to me?
What can’t you live without? When asked this question, some people might respond with a cell phone, TV, car, or computer - or some may mention essentials like air, shelter, food, and water. It is very unlikely anyone would answer "wastewater treatment." But what would happen to Athens without wastewater treatment? What would our rivers and streams look like? How would Athens smell? Would we all be healthy? The truth is, proper handling of our wastewater is critical to our health, environment, and economy.