Water Resources' Youth Contests Are Underway

The City's Water Resources Department is accepting submissions for its annual Piedmont Model Water Tower Competition and Water Conservation Poster Contest, in collaboration with NC One Water, now through early April. Both programs are open to students who attend Guilford County public schools, private schools, and homeschool associations. Participation is free, and winning entries receive prizes.

Piedmont Model Water Tower Competition Information

Registration (Required) Deadline: Saturday, April 11

Competition Date: Saturday, May 2 (Attendance required at competition)

Time: Competition check-in is from 9-9:30 am.

Bring the following materials:

• Completed Model Water Tower (one per team)
• Completed Registration Form and Materials List (one per team)
• Completed NC One Water Participant Release Form and City of Greensboro Liability Waiver Form (one per student)

Location: Craft Community Recreation Center, 3911 Yanceyville St.

Participants: Students from the following Piedmont counties are eligible: Alamance, Caswell, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Montgomery, Randolph, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, and Yadkin.

Competitors from the 12-county Piedmont area may work individually or in teams of up to four students in grades 3 through 8 to construct a functional model water tower. (Elementary- and middle-school participants may not combine on one team.) Winners are determined by the tower's structural and cost efficiency, ability to hold water, aesthetics, and capacity for quick filling and draining.

Students will learn concepts related to water resource engineering, infrastructure, water treatment, and water conservation. Contest organizers hope some participants may develop an interest in the water profession.

Contestants must register in advance and should review the complete list of competition guidelines at https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/ModelWaterComp.

Water Conservation Poster Contest Information

The 2026 poster contest theme, "Guardians of the Drop," encourages students in grades K-8 to explore the vital role of water in our lives and the importance of water conservation. Posters will be judged in three divisions: grade levels K-2, 3-5, and 6-8. Entries must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Friday, April 10, and must adhere to the official guidelines and rules on the website. Review the guidelines and submit your poster via the online form at greensboro-nc.gov/Poster Contest.

Winners will be announced in early May and receive special recognition from the City's Water Resources Department, a prize, and represent Greensboro in a statewide contest sponsored by NC One Water in late spring.

The Water Resources Department's primary mission is to provide the highest level of water, sewer, and stormwater services, to protect public health, and sustain an enjoyable quality of life. It is committed to upholding public trust through exceptional customer service, transparency, and environmental stewardship in Greensboro and neighboring communities. Learn more about the department online at greensboro-nc.gov/water.

NC One Water is dedicated to providing water and wastewater education, training, and service to protect public health and the environment. The organization has over 2,500 members who represent municipal and private utilities, consulting engineering firms, government agencies, water industry suppliers, and academics who teach and conduct research in water and wastewater-related areas. Learn more at nconewater.org.