Meet Lilly Meighan and Laura Schirmer

Lilly Meighan works for the Western Virginia Water Authority, where she leads community engagement through educational outreach and strategic communications. Lilly earned a Bachelor’s in Natural Resources from Virginia Tech and a Master's in Agricultural and Environmental Education from the University of Georgia. Lilly is passionate about raising awareness of the importance of protecting and investing in a community’s water resources and infrastructure. A true advocate for water education, she even has a favorite benthic macroinvertebrate - the caddisfly!

Laura Schirmer is the Public Relations Specialist for the Western Virginia Water Authority. She specializes in environmental education, marketing, and communications by providing community outreach, in-class programs for school groups, and tours of the authority's treatment facilities. She graduated from James Madison University with a Bachelor’s in Health Services Administration and has focused on marketing and public health in her career.

Friendly Flushing and Wastewater Treatment

Ever wonder what happens to the water we flush down the drain? In this workshop, you’ll learn about the fascinating process of wastewater treatment and see a hands-on demonstration of what not to flush. Protect your pipes and the environment through simple tips shared from the Water Authority.