Wednesday , June 13,2018, we loaded up the bus and traveled to the Chickamauga Dam. When we arrived at the dam we were greeted by Mr. Robert and soon taken inside to learn the history behind TVA and the dam. We learned many things about how the dam was built and that it was built between 1936-1940. It’s really interesting to see that TVA still uses the original equipment and machines to run the Dam from 1940. While the trip sounds like a lot of just learning , it wasn’t, we actually got to hold the tools that they would have originally repaired the Dam with along with seeing a barge go through the lock. However, to end the tour we got to see problems that harm the river such as trash pollution.
That afternoon we were given information about South Chickamauga Creek by a Sandy Kurtz from South Chickamauga Creek Greenway Alliance. She taught us many problems that they are faced with concerning water pollution such as dirt runoff from construction sites. She also taught us about chicken processing plants and just dirty water in general and how that affects fish and other species. To end our lunch meeting with her, she took us on a walk and showed us just what to look for in things that cause polluted water and who to call to take action.
Lastly, we went to the wastewater treatment plant. While it doesn’t sound very interesting, it’s actually neat when you get there and look at the many ways they have to clean the water and you realize that they have to really be thorough. We first had a presentation about where they get their water from, how they clean it, and it’s last destination , the river. While chemicals have to be used to clean the water , they make sure that what they do doesn’t pollute the river. At end the day , we got to see the actual water and it really makes you think about all the waste that you send to them.
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