Water and wastewater workshops and tours
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (DPCDSB) lists Peel Region as an approved Program Provider.
Peel Region does not require further approval from the Peel District School Board (PDSB). As a government-operated program, we are exempt from contract and insurance requirements and maintain our own liability coverage, as outlined in Program/Policy Memorandum 170.
In-person workshops
Our in-person workshops for the 2025-2026 school year are open for registration.
Grade 2 and Grade 8
During these 60-minute, engaging and presentations, Peel Region educators will use interactive discussions and activities to teach students:
- Where our drinking water comes from.
- How water and wastewater are treated at our treatment facilities.
- Actions they can take to save and protect water.
Grade 5
These workshops are available for booking, but can only be scheduled starting in January 2026.
During this 60-minute engaging and relevant presentation, Peel educators use interactive discussions and activities to teach students:
- The process of cleaning wastewater through the water resource recovery facilities.
- How the treatment process helps generate energy and support environmental sustainability.
- Actions they can take to save and protect water.
Information before you book
- Workshops are available on Mondays (starting January 2026), Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- Workshops are delivered in-person at your school; one class per workshop.
- Each school must register at least 3 classes, up to a maximum of 6 classes, per day.
- Workshops are intended for Grade 2, Grade 5 (starting January 2026), and Grade 8 classes. When booking for a split class, indicate this in the comments section of the booking form.
- After booking your session, you will receive a confirmation email.
- For assistance with your booking email us or call 905-791-7800 ext. 4409.
In-person facility tours
Facility tours for the 2025-2026 school year is now opened for registration.
Grades 8 to 12
Discover how our water is treated through a unique tour of Peel's water treatment and water resource recovery facilities. Students will learn:
- The different stages of water and wastewater treatment in Peel.
- The steps taken to ensure the safety and quality of Peel’s drinking water.
- The journey of wastewater after it leaves our homes.
- Items that should never go down the drain.
Information before you book:
- Tours are available on Tuesdays (starting January 2026), Wednesdays and Fridays.
- Tours are delivered in-person at our water treatment and water resource recovery facilities located in Mississauga; one class per tour.
- While the tour is free, schools are responsible for arranging and paying for their transportation. A school bus is required for the tour of the facilities.
- After booking your session, you will receive a confirmation email.
- For assistance with your booking email us or call 905-791-7800 ext. 4409.