W3A. Virtual Tour of the Poughkeepsie Waterworks
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Description: Join us for a virtual tour of the Poughkeepsie Water Filtration Plant, the first of its kind in the United States, which was built back in 1872. This tour offers a unique opportunity to learn how river water from the Hudson is transformed into potable water. You’ll get an inside look at the inner workings of the plant and the equipment used in the water processing.
- Photo courtesy of the Presenter
Randy Alstadt
Presenter
Randy Alstadt, aka “The Water Wizard,” is a NYS professional engineer and water plant administrator who has been working at the plant since 1997.