Power and Water invites the public to take a journey down the toilet at the Leanyer Sanderson Treatment Plant open day this weekend.

Come along and find out how we manage your poo, pee and toilet paper – the only items that should be flushed down the loo.

The Leanyer Sanderson Treatment Plant is Northern Territory’s largest and receives 15 million litres of wastewater daily from servicing the Royal Darwin Hospital as well as 50,000 houses, schools and businesses across Darwin’s northern suburbs.

Skefos Tsoukalis, Senior Engineer Water and Wastewater Treatment, is keen to demonstrate how the inlet works screens the wastewater to remove pollutants that should not be flushed down the toilet, such as wipes, litter and sanitary products.

The inlet works were part of an upgrade to the facility, completed late last year.

“You’ll see the pond desludging in action and learn why it’s an essential aspect of the treatment process. We’ll also show you what happens to the sludge that is removed,” Mr Tsoukalis said.

“We use a natural form of treatment that relies on sunlight and bacteria, which is an effective way to treat wastewater in the Northern Territory. We’ll explain how it works and what happens once the process is complete.”

Mr Tsoukalis said the community could also find out some of Power and Water’s more innovative ways for improving the performance of the ponds to generate better outcomes for them and the environment.

“So if you’ve ever wondered what happens after you’ve flushed the loo, this is your chance to find out,” Mr Tsoukalis said.

“And please remember – don’t put wipes down your pipes.”

The open day will take place at the Leanyer Sanderson Treatment Plant this Saturday.

When: Saturday 15 June 9am to 1pm

Where: Fitzmaurice Drive, Leanyer

What to wear: Essential attire - closed shoes

Suggested attire - long sleeves

Contact: Media unit

Phone: 0401 117 599