Bigger. Better. Awesomer.

Amelia gives Wally Waterdrop a big hug at a previous Southerly Open House.

The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District's annual Open House is Saturday, September 19, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tour the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Center, learn how scientists work to keep our Great Lake great in our lab, visit the Virtual Sewer and Touch the Trucks. The event also includes opportunities to meet Wally Waterdrop and his special friends, plus crafts, contests and prizes.

This free, family-friently event is fun for everyone and is bigger, better and awesomer than ever. More than 50 exhibitors are on-site with interactive displays and activities.

Sewer District officials are also collecting expired, unused and unwanted prescription and non-prescription medications at the Drug Drop-off; this includes tablets, capsules, ointments, patches, syringes and inhalers.

The Open House is at the Sewer District's Environmental Maintenance and Services Center, 4747 East 49th Street in Cuyahoga Heights. Tours are first-come, first-served and the last tour begins at 3 p.m. Free parking is available off-site and shuttle service is available. See you there!