Community Engagement
LOTT has a strong commitment to proactive public outreach, education and involvement. These efforts are centered on providing open communication, gathering feedback and fostering awareness of LOTT’s role in the communities it serves. Transparency and easy access to information are key goals to foster ratepayer trust and satisfaction.
WET Science Center
Sharing Information About LOTT and Clean Water
The WET Science Center is the heart of our education and outreach program. This learning center serves as a destination for community members to build their understanding of all things water. Interactive exhibits and special programs draw visitors of all ages. LOTT’s formal partnership with our three local school districts brings hundreds of students to the WET Center for field trips, as part of their science curriculum.
Resources
Videos
Schedule a Talk
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Outreach Options for Many Interests
In addition to the WET Center, community members can visit other LOTT facilities for water-themed learning. Splash in reclaimed water at the East Bay Public Plaza, stroll the trails at the Hawks Prairie Ponds site or enjoy the view of Deschutes Valley from atop the reclaimed water storage tank at the Deschutes Valley Park. Alternatively, community members can take a video tour of the treatment plant, visit for an in-person tour or request a speaker for a community meeting.
Resources
Outreach Options for Many Interests
In addition to the WET Center, community members can visit other LOTT facilities for water-themed learning. Splash in reclaimed water at the East Bay Public Plaza, stroll the trails at the Hawks Prairie Ponds site or enjoy the view of Deschutes Valley from atop the reclaimed water storage tank at the Deschutes Valley Park. Alternatively, community members can take a video tour of the treatment plant, visit for an in-person tour or request a speaker for a community meeting.
Videos
Your Wastewater Utility in Videos
Would you like to take a virtual tour to see how LOTT cleans wastewater? Watch our videos to learn about LOTT, our treatment processes and the resources recovered. You can also discover clean water careers and why it is important to be careful about what goes down the drain.
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Presentations for Community Groups
LOTT offers a variety of presentations for your community group, club or organization. These presentations cover topics such as LOTT’s reclaimed water program or upcoming LOTT projects, but they can also be tailored to your group’s specific interests. To schedule a presentation, or for more information, send us an email or call (360) 528-5742.
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See the Treatment Process Up Close
Tours of the Budd Inlet Treatment Plant are offered on Saturdays several times a year, with tour dates posted on the WET Science Center events calendar. Plant tours can also be arranged by request with several weeks’ advance notice. Tours generally take one hour and follow an indoor/outdoor route through a highly industrial facility. For that reason, tours are limited to visitors 10 years of age and older. Attendees should dress for the weather and must wear closed-toe, closed-heel shoes suitable for walking on uneven surfaces. To schedule a group tour or for more information, send us an email or call (360) 664-2333.