🌱 Patch AM: How will Salt Lake City’s new $700M water plant change your tap?

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In today's newsletter:

• How will Salt Lake City's new $700M water plant change your tap?

Also on today's calendar: Cafe Rio Fundraiser Benefiting the Rape Recovery Center and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 95, low: 70.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 95 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Sundt, PCL Completing Salt Lake City Water Reclamation Project (mycnr.com) — Salt Lake City's new $700 million-plus water reclamation facility is nearing completion, with construction expected to wrap in September on the 135-acre site. The upgraded plant will treat 48 million gallons daily, add advanced nutrient removal and UV disinfection, and replace the existing facility while meeting stricter state environmental standards.
   

📸 Around Salt Lake City

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Salt Lake City

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Tuesday August 25
• Family Garden Gathering
  Escalante Elementary School Salt Lake City, UT 84116
  6:30 pm
Thursday August 27
• Cafe Rio Fundraiser Benefiting the Rape Recovery Center →
  Cafe Rio Fresh Modern Mexican, 1235 E 2100 S, Salt Lake City
  10:00 am
Sunday August 30
• Paint and Sip: Paint Night Done Right - Salt Lake City →
  Epic Brewing Company, 825 S State St, Salt Lake City
  2:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Beacon Heights Morning Choir
  Beacon Heights Elementary School Salt Lake City, UT 84108
  7:55 am
• Family Garden Gathering
  Escalante Elementary School Salt Lake City, UT 84116
  6:30 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Picnic on the Playground
  Dilworth Elementary School Salt Lake City, UT 84108
  5:30 pm
Saturday September 5
• Broadway Rave →
  Urban Lounge, 241 S 500 E, Salt Lake City
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday August 24
• A Day for High Schools
  Granite District Salt Lake City, UT 84120
• Math (SM I/II, Supp. & GED) - P. Yao [Room 314]
  Southpointe Adult High West Jordan, UT 84084
  5:30 pm
• HS Web Development - M. Ogden [Room B004]
  Southpointe Adult High West Jordan, UT 84084
  5:30 pm
• HS Exploring Computer Science - M. Ogden [Room B004]
  Southpointe Adult High West Jordan, UT 84084
  5:30 pm
• HS Reading (Elective) - D. James [Room 316]
  Southpointe Adult High West Jordan, UT 84084
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hello!
  I'm Andy! Just saying hi to all my neighbors. Have a great day! (Nextdoor Jordan Meadows)
• Update: Pet Reunited
  A dog who went missing in Salt Lake City, UT, has been safely reunited with their family after 49 minutes. Message from Finder: "An absolute gem… (Nextdoor Glendale)

• Kellermeyer Bergensons Services posted a job opening for Janitorial Crew Member in Salt Lake City. Apply here.
• Granite School District posted a job opening for Apprentice Custodian in Salt Lake City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Salt Lake City here.

🗞 Nearby News

South Salt Lake

• Paddle the River (utah.gov)
• New Guide Details What Utah Hosts Miss When Booking Event Catering (desmoinesregister.com)
• Firefighting costs in Utah projected to hit record level this year (ksl.com)

West Valley City

• West Valley City softball 'twins' to represent Utah at Power Showcase (fox13now.com)

Ok Salt Lake City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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