Water is part of life. We are mostly made of water. What relationship do you want to have with water? Let’s sip and talk. This session will examine the drinking (tap) water of Iowa City and Coralville—from a quality and quantity standpoint—and make a comparison to bottled water. We will do taste tests so bring your favorite bottled water if you have one. Some items for discussion are:

· Is it safe to drink the water from our taps?

· What causes the flavor of the water?

· Will we always have enough water for our use?

· What is the source of our water supply?

· How is the domestic water supply used other than for drinking and cooking?

· What is the daily per capita water consumption for Iowa City/Coralville?

Instructor: Douglas A. Wallace, Ph.D., P.E. After six years working as a civil engineer in the construction field, Doug returned to school for M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Environmental Engineering from the UI. Over the next 30 years he was employed by several consulting engineering firms for both domestic and international projects where he worked on many projects in the area of water resources, water quality and the design of both water and wastewater treatment facilities.

$10 per lecture for lunch