Can jack-o’-lanterns become the face of clean water? It’s a possibility in the town of Keystone, S.D. Pumpkins are becoming an important part of operations at the town’s extended aeration advanced activated sludge treatment facility.“We thought having a pumpkin carving and decorating contest with pumpkins grown at the plant would help showcase our facility and add some fun to our annual fall carnival held around Halloween,” says Jerry Przybylski, public works director, whose duties include operating and maintaining the water and wastewater treatment plants. The aim is to engage kids and visitors in an activity that highlights the benefits of
Best Face Forward
Jack-o-lanterns carved from pumpkins grown at the treatment plant and fertilized with biosolids help make a point to kids in a South Dakota town.
May 19, 2014
| by Jeff Smith |
