Smart Buoys: Preventing a Great Lakes Drinking Water Crisis

Film Synopsis

In 2006, hypoxic water entered the water intake at Cleveland Water, turning the water supply yellow for its millions of customers. What happened and why? And what can technology do to help us prevent a crisis like this in the future?

Showings

Fri, Oct 18 Friday, Oct 18

Water You Doing?

Blackrocks Brewery

Sat, Oct 19 Saturday, Oct 19

Water You Doing?

Ore Dock Brewing Co.

  • Filmmakers in attendance
  • Subjects in attendance
  • Contains adult language

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