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Special Collection
Produced by Louisville Water Company, these four videos for grades 4-6 document the creation of four wells and a mile-long tunnel that use riverbank filtration to supply water to homes and businesses.
Viewed in order, the videos outline the excavation and construction process for the project. Individually, they illustrate specific STEM concepts through on-location video, interviews with engineers, and easy-to-understand graphics.
For example, students learn about earth science topics such the formation of the Ohio River and of sedimentary rock layers. They also explore engineering activities such as blasting bedrock to create an entry shaft or using specialized equipment to dig the tunnel.
The collection also includes the complete uncut version of Tunneling for Water and a teacher’s guide with content correlations, history, vocabulary, and suggested activities.
Video produced by Louisville Water Company and adapted for Teachers' Domain by KET.
| RESOURCE | GRADE LEVEL | MEDIA TYPE |
|---|---|---|
Tunneling for Water: Geology and the Ohio River Tunnel ProjectThis video explains the importance of the Ohio River as a source of drinking water, its geologic origin, the rock strata exposed when Louisville Water Company dug a tunnel beside the river to access the water, and the meaning of the terms “aquifer” and “filtration." |
4-6 |
Video |
Tunneling for Water: Understanding the Riverbank Filtration SystemThis video explores the importance of groundwater, the use of wells, and the unique nature of Louisville Water Company’s riverbank filtration system. |
4-6 |
Video |
Tunneling for Water: Digging the Tunnel and Prehistoric Water!This video traces the construction of Louisville Water Company’s riverbank filtration system, including the unexpected discovery of a reservoir of prehistoric water. |
4-6 |
Video |
Tunneling for Water: Digging the Well and Treating the WaterThis video examines the purpose, anatomy, and drilling of wells and looks specifically at how water moves through the Ohio River aquifer to the well and tunnel created by Louisville Water Company and how the water is treated to ensure its safety. |
4-6 |
Video |
Tunneling for Water: Full-Length VersionThis video documents a massive riverbank filtration project undertaken by Louisville Water Company, including the construction of four wells and a mile-long tunnel. It also explores related science and engineering topics including Ohio River geology, aquifers, and the function and structure of wells. |
4-6 |
Video |
Tunneling for Water: Teacher MaterialsThis PDF is a booklet developed by Louisville Water Company for use with Tunneling for Water. It includes standards correlations, background information and graphics related to the water company’s riverbank filtration project and the geology of the Ohio River, vocabulary, prompts, and activities. |
4-6 |
Document |
