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PUBLIC WORKS WEEK

“The Amazing Journey of Water – My also set up the “Then and Now” display explained their roles in daily operations.
Water River to Tap” booklets were given to which features various photos of projects, We’re already in the planning stages for
all ages explaining where our water comes buildings, roadways, etc. from years gone next year’s event.
from, what the process encompasses, and by to present day. Also included in the Knoxville
who the people are “making it happen.” display were a couple of old signal lights,
Everybody loves the character and the 1946 Water Report. For NPWW, City of Knoxville Public
Stormy. This year Stormy’s theme was Each year we build on exhibits from Works employees ate pizza and played
“Gone Fishing.” Fishing items were taped previous years. We keep the old and add some cornhole at Tyson Park. We divided
to Stormy illustrating how we (and fish) new. Other highlights for this year’s event up during five different time slots over two
desire clean waterways. It certainly was included an interactive water exhibit and a days to give the Public Service folks time
good to hear parents explaining to their working HVAC unit with a training board to come hang out.
kiddos about the importance of clean displaying the system’s operation of the Farragut, Germantown, and Memphis
water. system. Floor puzzles also were designed Additionally photos were received from
Other crowd favorites: the wooden mini for the kiddos to enjoy. the cities of Germantown and Memphis
excavator; Dave the Engineer; various Educational packets offered information and the Town of Farragut. Thank you to
pumps used in the city’s lift stations; and related to the services we provide. It was everyone for sharing in the fun!
our “No Wipes in the Pipes” display. We priceless to observe our employees as they
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