Source to Tap - Ethel and Tad follow a water drop from its source to the tap and learn how safe drinking water is delivered to people's homes. The program explains the importance of water to all living things, and discusses how water is constantly recycled naturally through the water cycle. Stephanie addresses water pollution and the threat to our future water supply. The video stresses a need to respect our water supply by using only what we need and by not contributing to an already bad pollution problem. Though computer graphics and animation, students can travel to the future to see what can happen - unless.
Students also learn what they can do for today.
Features professionals discussing their jobs and expanding opportunities in the profession. Highlighted careers include a biologist, chemist, operator, engineer, lawyer, and regulator. Students are encouraged to consider how their own skills and interest applied to a career in water quality can truly make a difference. This video demonstrates through real-life situations what it takes to provide safe, reliable drinking water at a reasonable price. It brings out the point that water rates must increase, but water will remain the most inexpensive treated resource.