2025-2026 Poster, Writing and Video Contests
For the 2025-2026 Poster, Writing and Video Contests, students are asked to use their creative skills to create a poster, video and/or write an essay, story or poem explaining what should or should not be flushed down toilets or put down drains.
Please note there are three contests – a Poster Contest, Writing Contest & Video Contest.
Keeping wipes, trash, and other “non-flushable” items out of toilets and drains is super important because they can cause big problems in our pipes and sewer systems! Even if something says it’s “flushable,” it doesn’t break down like toilet paper does. These items can clog pipes, cause messy backups, and make it harder for wastewater workers to keep everything clean and flowing. By keeping wipes and other trash out of the toilet and drains, you can be a Water Hero — helping protect our pipes, our water, and our planet!
Here are all of the related documents needed to enter the contest. Individual components are available for download as well. All entries must be postmarked by Wednesday, March 11, 2026 and mailed to: MWRA School Program, 2 Griffin Way, Chelsea, MA 02150.
Please see below for translatable versions of these documents as well as past winners for inspiration!
If you would like a contest packet mailed to you or have questions pertaining to the contest, please contact: Jacqueline Collins, MWRA School Program Administrative Coordinator, at jacqueline.collins@mwra.com or 617-305-5681.