Explore Seattle's Water System
Discover the process of how water flows from mountain forests to faucets in the greater Seattle area.
In this category:
The Water System
- Seattle's Drinking Water
- Seattle Water System
- The Source: A Story of Seattle's Tap Water
- How Clean is Seattle's Drinking Water?
The Water Cycle
The Water System
Seattle's Drinking Water
Video | 1 minute
Seattle Public Utilities video about the protected Cedar River and Tolt River watersheds that provide the drinking water for Seattle.
Seattle Water System
Website | 5 minutes
This brief overview describes the history of Seattle's water system and the process of delivering water from two mountain rivers to customers’ faucets.
URL: http://www.seattle.gov/utilities/services/water/water-system-overview
The Source: A Story of Seattle's Tap Water
Video | 30 minutes
The Cedar River Watershed has been an important place to people since time immemorial. But global climate change is affecting us all.
URL: http://www.seattlechannel.org/misc-video?videoid=x20410
How Clean is Seattle's Drinking Water?
Article | 9 minutes
Water quality varies widely in cities across the United States. Find why Seattle has some of the best water in the world and what’s being done to monitor it.
URL: https://www.seattlepi.com/local/article/How-clean-is-Seattle-s-drinking-water-888354.php
The Water Cycle
Join NASA to Learn About the Water Cycle!
Website and Activities | 15+ minutes
NASA's Precipitation Education website is full of videos, articles, images, and lesson plans for all ages. They have information identified for formal, informal, and outreach education as well as divided by grade. Dive in!
URL: https://gpm.nasa.gov/education/water-cycle
An In-Depth Look at the Water Cycle
Video | 7 minutes
A longer, more in-dept look at the Water Cycle. Full of great vocabulary and concepts. Can be used as an introduction to the Water Cycle or as a deeper exploration of how water moves around the planet.
Introducing the Water Cycle!
Video | 3 minutes
A great introduction or refresher to the Water Cycle. Includes definitions and written graphics.
Join GoNoodle and Blazer Fresh in a Water Cycle Extravaganza
Video, Song and Dance | 3 minutes
Dance and sing along with this amazingly creative presentation of the Water Cycle. It's sure to be an unforgettable experience!
Become a Waterdrop and Journey Through the Water Cycle!
Activity | 15+ minutes
Print out these materials, grab your classmates or friends, and take a fun journey through the Water Cycle. Visit the ocean, rivers, and mountains. Learn how plants and animals participate in the Water Cycle. Learn, Laugh, and Move!
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