Drippy Dropperson Calendar Contest
Celebrate National Safe Drinking Water Week
May 3-9, 2015
The City of Roswell is challenging Roswell’s 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders to draw pictures of Drippy Dropperson experiencing the
drinking water treatment process! The best drawing for each step will be featured in the 2015-2016 Drippy Dropperson Calendar.
The winning artists, their families, and their teachers will be invited to a winners’ recognition during a Mayor and Council meeting!
THE DRINKING WATER PROCESS:
1. Raw Water – Roswell’s drinking water comes from Big Creek, a tributary of the Chattahoochee River.
2. Pump Station – The water is pumped out of the creek and sent to a drinking water treatment plant.
3. Coagulation – A chemical called alum is added, which attracts the dirt in the water.
4. Flocculation – The dirt and the alum clump together in particles called “floc”.
5. Sedimentation – The heavy “floc” sinks to the bottom of the tank and is removed from the water.
6. Filtration – The water passes through a filter with layers of sand, gravel, and charcoal to remove remaining particles.
7. Disinfection – A small amount of chlorine is added to kill bacteria and other microorganisms.
8. Fluoridation – Adding fluoride to our drinking water prevents tooth decay.
9. Corrosion Control - A chemical is added to the water to keep the pipes in your home from rusting.
10. Storage – The clean water is sent to a water tower for storage until it is ready to be used.
11. Distribution – The water travels to your home or school through a system of underground pipes.
12. Use – It arrives ready for you to use for drinking, washing, and cooking! What other ways do you use water?
RULES:
1. All entries must be done by a 3rd, 4th, or 5th grader enrolled in a public, private, or home school in Roswell.
2. Each drawing must depict one step in the drinking water process (see above). Entries will be judged on CREATIVITY!
3. Students may submit multiple entries.
TO ENTER:
1. On the attached entry form, using black ink, draw a creative picture of
Drippy Dropperson in the drinking water process in LANDSCAPE ORIENTATION.
Do NOT color your drawing! (HINT: Dark, clean lines with no shading work best!) 2. Mail the COMPLETED entry form and drawing to: Vicki Culbreth 11570 Maxwell Road
Alpharetta, GA 30009
All entries must be received by: Friday, February 27, 2015
SPONSORS:
Draw your picture of Drippy in the drinking water process below using black ink. Do NOT color your picture!
Name:Teacher’s Name:
School:Grade:
Parent(s) Name:Parent(s) Email:
Which step of the drinking water process does your drawing depict?