Water Management and Community Initiatives

Cam Newitt, a Water Quality and Distribution Operator, shares his journey from aspiring baseball player to water department worker. He discusses his role in water quality optimization, addressing misconceptions about water waste, and leading community clean-up initiatives. Cam humorously notes his family's perception of his job, likening it to the movie 'Water Boy.'

What was Cam Newitt's childhood dream career?

• Baseball Player

• Engineer

• Water Quality Operator

• Youth Outreach Worker

Which city did Cam work in before joining the Water department?

• New York

• Montreal

• Toronto

• Vancouver

What event coincided with Cam's shift to the Water department?

• The Walkerton incident

• A major flood

• A new water treatment plant opening

• A drought

What is a common misconception about the water optimization process?

• It is too expensive

• It is unnecessary

• It wastes water

• It saves water

Which of the following is NOT a method used in water quality optimization mentioned by Cam?

• Flush boxes

• Loop flushing

• Chemical treatment

• Hydrant flushing

What was the purpose of the 'Spring Into Clean' initiative?

• To build new water treatment plants

• To promote water conservation

• To clean streams and creeks

• To reduce water bills

How many car tires were removed during the first year of the 'Spring Into Clean' initiative?

• 20

• 12

• 8

• 5

What humorous comparison does Cam make about his family's view of his job?

• They compare him to a famous scientist

• They believe he is a secret agent

• They think he is a superhero

• They see him as Bobby Boucher from 'Water Boy'

Which movie character does Cam's family associate his job with?

• Forrest Gump

• James Bond

• Bobby Boucher

• Indiana Jones