Discussion Questions: Liquid Assets: Wastewater

Why is it important to take wastewater away after it is used?
What are the possible benefits of treating and purifying wastewater?
Describe the process of purification.
Imagine that the government decides to shut down the treatment plant for a city for lack of funds and wastewater enters the watershed. What scenario do you predict?
Discuss the ways in which ordinary citizens can help in keeping the amount of pollution in the wastewater under control.