Field Trips

Field Trips

The Scientists' Society organizes field trips to local businesses and facilities engaged in enterprises related to science and technology.

Green Meadows Water Treatment Plant

Wednesday, January 15th

Address: 16003 Airport Haul Road, [Miromar Lakes] Fort Myers, FL 33913

The Green Meadows Water Treatment Plant came online October 19, 2018 at a cost of $74 million. The plant increased Lee County's treatment capacity to 14 million gallons per day (MGD) of potable/drinking water. It provides water to customers in south Lee County, Gateway, FGCU, RSW, Iona-McGregor, and Fort Myers Beach. On opening the facility, Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass (District 2 and Vice Chairman) declared, "This new water treatment plant uses modern technology and resudeces the use of energy and chemicals, driving new efficiencies in water treatment while maintaining the same high-quality water to residences." 

When activated treatment capacity increased from 9 to 14 MGD using reverse osmosis treatment for up to 7.5 MGD, ion exchange treatment for up to 3.9 MGD and a sandstone aquifer blend for producing up to 4.6 MGD. Raw water is brought up from 33 wells ranging in depth from 40 to 870 feet. There is one deep injection well drilled to 2,873 feet. The facility is equipped with a 1.5 megawatt emergency power generator. 7.2 miles of pipes sized 8 inches to 30 inches were installed in the wellfield.

Pre-registration is required and space is limited. In order to register send a text or email to Bruce F George at bfjegeorge@comcast.net or 443-254-6715.

Directions: Parking is limited. Carpool if possible. Continue east on Alico Road passing hte lights at Ben Hill Parkway. Turn left (north) onto Airport Haul Road and continue for a mile plus and turn right (east) on Lee County Water Plant Access Road. In about one mile yu will reach the treatment plant on your left. Total distance from Costco is about 5 miles.

For more information about upcoming field trips, contact: Bruce George at 443-254-6715 or bfjegeorge@comcast.net

RECENT FIELD TRIPS

Field trips focus on technically-oriented activities in the local Southwest Florida area. Recent field trips have included Algenol Biofuels, Inc., Lee County Sheriff's Office Forensic Center, LeeSar, Inc., Florida Highway Patrol Interagency Communications Center, University of Florida Southwest Agriculture Research and Education Center, WGCU TV and Radio Studios, Ecological Labs, Inc., Arcadia Aerospace, ecological tour of Bunche Beach, and Eastern Architectural Systems. Students, teachers and guests are invited to participate. Field trips often provide students their first opportunity to see STEM activities in action.