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is working in wastewater treatment as bad as people make it sound?

I want to work at a water treatment plant, I'm aware I'll be working with sewer water it's the first thing everyone tells me but how hands on is it? I know machines do a lot of the work and sometimes they get clogged and need someone to manually help and it can also depend on how modernize the plantation is, but give it to me Stright how dirty can it really get?

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Angel’s Answer

Working in wastewater treatment is often portrayed negatively, but the reality can be more nuanced. Yes, you'll deal with sewage, but much of the work involves operating and maintaining machinery that processes wastewater efficiently. Modern plants are designed to minimize hands-on contact with sewage, using advanced technology to handle the bulk of the work. However, some tasks may still require manual intervention, like unclogging equipment. Overall, while it can get dirty, most of the time you're managing systems rather than directly handling waste. If you're prepared for the challenges, it can be a rewarding field that plays a crucial role in public health.
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Michael’s Answer

Hi Maria - this is an extremely important field and I'm happy to hear you are interested in a career in this area. Like all professions, there will be aspects of working in wastewater treatment that will be more pleasant than others but when you think about all the good things you can do for so many people, the rewards can be great. If you live in a larger city (or close by) I would strongly suggest reaching out to the wastewater department and ask if you could be allowed to tour the facility as you are interested in potentially working in the field. I am sure they would be happy to show you around and more importantly, answer your questions about what working there is like. They can also let you know what kinds of educational avenues to pursue to meet your career goals, whether they are things like design, engineering, etc. that would be best served with a college degree or things like maintenance, plumbing, etc. that attending a trade school would make more sense. Go and take a tour so you can decide for yourself if this is the right career path for you!

Michael recommends the following next steps:

Reach out to the local/regional wastewater treatment department/plant and request a tour
Check out videos on YouTube posted by wastewater treatment plants on how they work
Talk to your guidance counselor to learn about colleges and trade schools that offer curricula in this area
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