THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, February 22, 2019 Page 3 Hill School students learn that not everything can be flushed down the toilet SNOW BLOWER SALES, SERVICE & REPAIRS Pickup/Delivery Available 781-289-6466 Shown, from left to right, kneeling, in the front row, are Maya Sarovet, Izabel Gamez, Yasmeen Abouhadiba, Alexandra Rodriguez, Samra Dervisevic and Daniel Pulchera. Second row: Daniel Zuniga Hernandez. Standing: Bladimir Valenzuela Aguilar, Christian Arias, Gabriel Hernandez Cruz, Valentin Vicente DelAguila, Bentley Corbett, Valeria Viscaino Gallego and Luis Medina Martinez. Third row: Sara Flury, Dianne Brito, Amberlee Alvarez Hernandez, Fatima Camila Martinez Morales, Tiana Samuel, Nelly Calderon Sagastume, Rosaura Loza Aguiluz and Harry Hoeun. Back row: Monica Knaak (far left) and Kathy D’Agostino (far right). (Advocate Photos by Tara Vocino) By Tara Vocino D uring a visit from the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority (MWRA) and the Revere Water Department, second grade students at the Hill School recently learned which items are safe to flush down the toilet. MWRA Education Coordinator Megan Tabackso explained that the Quabbin Reservoir, 65 miles away in Belchertown, is filled with rain and river water and is surrounded by hills and mountains. “We use that water for drinking and waste water,” Tabackso said. “It travels to Deer Island, where it gets cleaned by big tanks.” Water Superintendent Donny Ciarmella, who organized the event, said cleaning storm drains and using sweet sweepers helps to keep the city’s water clean. Student Dianne Brito said she has seen toys fall into the storm drains. The second graders went in front of the class to learn what items are flushable through an interactive display where they shook a can with the item inside of it to see if it dissolved in the water. Valeria Viscaino Gallego said she learned that toilet paper breaks apart quickly. However, when Daniel Pulchera shook the can, he saw that Kleenex does not dissolve when flushed. In addition, Sara Flury was surprised to learn that flushable wipes do not actually flush. Therefore, Ciarmella urged the students to tell the “flushing police,” not to send such items down the toilet, adding that he often goes out in the middle of night to remove them. “Tell your parents that flushable wipes, Huggies, wiping towels and baking/cooking grease cannot be flushed,” Ciarmella said. Tabackso said wastewater, after it is cleaned, is also used to take baths and wash hands. She went on to say that only waste products and toilet paper can go down the toilet. Some students held a letter to learn about the MWRA. Daniel Zuniga Hernandez held the ‘R’ for Resource in front of the class, adding that it was “super cool.” Christian Arias held the ‘W’ for Water and said it was “fun.” Samra Dervisevic held ‘M’ for Massachusetts, adding that she “liked it.” Brito held the ‘A’ for Authority, adding it was “cool.” Rosaura Loza Aguiluz said her favorite part of the presentation was listening to Tabackso reading “Dwayne the Storm Drain,” adding that the toilet comment was humorous. Students also had a chance to flush a plastic toy toilet after answering Tabackso’s questions. Tara Vocino may be reached at printjournalist1@gmail.com. Friday, February 22 at 8 PM Singer/Guitarist DAVID MACK Saturday, February 23 at 8 PM DJ LOGIK Dance to all the Hits of Yesterday and Today! MONDAY'S SHUCK! $1.00 Oysters Book Your Special Events With Us! Call 781-629-3798 SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET Only $19.95 / 11am-2pm Featuring Al Whitney Jazz Band BOOK YOUR NEXT FUNCTION WITH US * GIFT CARDS AMPLE FREE www.marinaatthewharf.com 543 North Shore Rd. Revere 781-629-3798 PARKING ~ Legal Notice ~ Traffic Commission City of Revere, MA Public Meeting Notice City-Wide Resident Parking Notice is hereby given that the Revere Traffic Commission will conduct a public meeting on Thursday evening, March 14, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Councillor Joseph A. DelGrosso City Council Chamber of Revere City Hall, 281 Broadway, Revere, Massachusetts 02151 for the purpose of discussing An Ordinance Establishing a City-Wide Resident Parking Sticker Program and welcoming public comment. A copy of the aforementioned proposed draft ordinance amendment is available for public inspection online at www.revere.org/departments/city-clerk and in the Office of the City Clerk, Revere City Hall, Revere, Massachusetts 02151, Monday through Thursday from 8:15 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and Friday 8:15 A.M. to 12:15 P.M. Attest: Paul Argenzio, Chair Traffic Commission During their recent presentation at the Hill School, Water Superintendent Donny Ciarmella and City Engineer Nick Rystrom explained how toilet paper dissolves in water. February 22, March 1 and March 8 AMAZING WATER VIEWS
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