Students from the Centre des technologies de l'eau (Cteau) will be on hand to hold scientific outreach activities on the theme of water.
On the program: a guided tour of the technology showcase and captivating workshops on water: its course in nature and in cities, its sources of pollution and its treatment stages.
We look forward to welcoming you between 10 heures and 16 heures from Saturday to Monday until Sept. 29, 2025
You must register here to reserve your seats. A confirmation will be sent to you by e-mail.
We recommend you allow 30 minutes to visit the technology showcase.
For visits outside these periods, please make an appointment at the following address: nsarf@outlook.com
Please note: In the event of rain, activities will be suspended.
Scientific animation activitiesfiques
Several themes are covered during the visit. You can choose the workshops that interest you, at your leisure.
1. Visit to the technology showcase (30 min - recommended)
Presentation of the Carrefour de l'eau project and the main stages in water treatment.
2. Thematic workshops (optional - length varies)
Allow about 1h to complete all the workshops.
The technology showcase is located at :
Wastewater treatment plant, Station de l'est
105 chemin de la Baie-de-Beauport
Québec (Québec) G1J 5K7
Journey to the heart of the hydrological cycle
Follow the journey of a drop of water through the Earth's natural reservoirs: atmosphere, oceans, glaciers, lakes and groundwater.
The hidden water circuit in the city
Where does the water we drink come from? Where does it go after we use it? Come and discover the complete journey of water in the urban environment.
Urbanization: a threat to the hydrological cycle
The construction of roadways greatly facilitates mobility... not only for citizens, but also for pollutants! In the heart of Quebec City, what does runoff actually contain? And how is it managed?
Agriculture and contamination
Used to improve agricultural yields, agrochemicals sometimes end up in our waterways, disrupting aquatic life! Come and discover how agriculture impacts our environment.
Watershed and pollutant cocktail
Fertilizers, pesticides, oil, plastics... Explore how pollutants travel within a watershed and mix in our rivers.
On the hunt for microplastics
Plastic is almost everywhere: from the shoes you wear to the cans you drink! But where is it still hiding in our daily lives?
The secret behind drinking water
Demand for water continues to grow, and every drop counts! Come and find out how this precious resource can be recycled and upgraded to help protect it.
