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Ever wonder where Augustana’s drinking water comes from?

Feb. 24, 2026

Lab chemist Jodi Larson ’08 and supervisor Travis Matlick gave Udden Geology Club a lecture and tour of the Rock Island Water Treatment Plant and explanations of the incredible innerworkings, engineering, infrastructure, chemistry, biology and geology that provide Augustana and Rock Island with 5 million gallons of clean, safe drinking water per day!

Submitted by Michael Wolf

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