Skip to content

Nice Day for a Swim? (RACECAR2010) Traditional Cache

Hidden : 4/16/2010
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

Join now to view geocache location details. It's free!

Watch

How Geocaching Works

Please note Use of geocaching.com services is subject to the terms and conditions in our disclaimer.

Geocache Description:

Do not search for this cache until Saturday April 17, 2010 at 00:01 (12:01AM)

This cache is located across the street from Regina's domestic wastewater (i.e. Sewage) treatment plant.


If you do decide to go for a swim, observe the conveniently placed life preservers, although once you're out of the water you will likely be left to walk home on your own by any of your fellow geocachers!

In Regina's early years, a sewer system was one of many important public works projects for the town. Part of the reason for originally incorporating as a city in 1903 was to increase the amount it could borrow to build it's sewer and water systems.

Before the sewer system, Regina was serviced only by a scavenger, and disease epidemics were commonplace like many other frontier towns of the day. By 1910, Regina had many other modern conveniences such as paved streets, water, and electricity that made it an attractive place for families to settle.

This facility removes grit, sedimentation, sludge, and scum where the remaining wastewater is passed through these large aerated lagoons to separate most of the remaining suspended matter. Lastly, in the summer it is subject to ultraviolet disinfectant before finally being released to Wascana Creek Northwest of the lagoons.

Bring your own pen, and please replace the cache exactly as you found it!

Like this cache? Vote here!

Additional Hints (No hints available.)