...Lab Report: Water Quality and Contamination Edward Minter Ashford University SCI 207: Dependence of Man on the Environment Lynn Carpenter Aug 10, 2015 Lab Report: Water Quality and Contamination Abstract The theory of common pollutants effects on groundwater was investigated and observed through the method of mirroring the wastewater treatment facilities filtration process. Groundwater quality was examined by testing contaminated elements surged into the water. The experiment study the effects of groundwater by evaluating water quality, water contamination, and quality of drinking water. Water quality is tarnished by pollutants resulting in contamination. Unfiltered ground water displayed the highest level of contamination. When groundwater is treated its quality improves. Dasani and Fiji bottled water preference was used. The data indicates groundwater quality is contaminated by common pollutants. Introduction This lab report explore vinegar, oil, and laundry detergent effects on groundwater. Considering most water contamination doesn’t just happen by itself. Water quality is a human problem because people willing or unwilling participate in the spread of pollution....
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...Water Quality and Contamination Lab Report Kathryn Thomas SCI207: Dependence of Man on the Environment Instructor Joseph Fiedor October 6, 2014 Water Quality and Contamination Lab Report Abstract The water filtration process was examined using oil, vinegar, and detergent to show how well the process works. The watercolor, consistency, and smell would change allowing the difference to be seen. Different kinds of water were tested using test chemical strips to evaluate the chemicals within them. The reason was to show that bottled water was not better for human consumption than tap water. Contaminants can be carried from one point to another and can affect human health. Water quality is very important and knowledge gained in our communities can make a difference. Introduction Water quality research is important because it helps to protect and restore the quality of the Nation’s water. Certain standards help to identify problems caused by incorrectly treating wastewater, sediment, fertilizers, and chemical from agricultural areas. Standards are put in place to achieve and preserve protective water quality conditions. (EPA, 2012). Water quality affects ecological processes such as good river health, vegetation, wetlands, and birdlife. Our water resources have major environmental, social, and economic values. If the water quality is not maintained, it will affect more than the environment; it will affect commercial and recreational values as well. (NSW, 2012). The main...
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...Environmental Science Table of Contents Lab 2 Water Quality and Contamination 21 Water Quality and Contamination Concepts to Explore • Usable water • Ground water contaminates • Ground water • Water treatment • Surface water • Drinking water quality Figure 1: At any given moment, 97% of the planet’s water is in the oceans. Only a small fraction of the remaining freshwater is usable by humans, underscoring the importance of treating our water supplies with care. Introduction It is no secret that water is one of the most valuable resources on planet Earth. Every plant and animal requires water to survive, not only for drinking, but also for food production, shelter creation and many other necessities. Water has also played a major role in transforming the earth’s surface into the varied topography we see today. While more than 70% of our planet is covered in water, only a small percent of this water is usable freshwater. The other 99% of the water is composed primarily of salt water, with a small percentage being composed of 23 Water Quality and Contamination glaciers. Due to the high costs involved in transforming salt water into freshwater, the Earth’s population survives off the less than 1% of freshwater available. Humans obtain freshwater from either surface water or groundwater. Surface water is the water that collects on the ground as a result of precipitation. The water that does not evaporate back into the...
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...Abstract In this lab we tested the contamination of water using oil, vinegar, and soap. Using plain tap water I added various amounts of contaminants to the water and noted the change. Introduction The introduction should describe the background of water quality and related issues using cited examples. You should include scholarly sources in this section to help explain why water quality research is important to society. When writing this section, make sure to cite all resources in APA format. The introduction should also contain the objective for your study. This objective is the reason why the experiment is being done. Your final report should provide an objective that describes why we want to know the answer to the questions we are asking. Finally, the introduction should end with your hypotheses. This section should include a hypothesis for each one of the three experiments. These hypotheses should be the same ones posed before you began your experiments. You may reword them following feedback from your instructor to illustrate a proper hypothesis, however, you should not adjust them to reflect the “right” answer. You do not lose points for an inaccurate hypothesis; scientists often revise their hypotheses based on scientific evidence following an experiment. Materials and Methods The materials and methods section should provide a brief description of the specialized materials used in your experiment and how they were used. This section needs...
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...Final Lab Report (Water Quality and Contamination) Student’s Name Course Name Institution Instructors Name Date of Submission Final Lab Report Abstract Establishing water quality was done by analyzing the chemical, physical and biological characteristics. This process helped determine safe water for human consumption in public in addition to making sure that humans are not affected by chemicals or disease causing organisms. This was done by analyzing 3 water samples which entailed Tap water, Fiji® bottled water and Dasani® bottled water. The goal of this research was to establish the effects of ground water contamination. This research necessitated hypothesizing on the capability of oil, vinegar and laundry detergent to pollute ground water in view of soil as a contributing filter of oil. Arising from the results obtained from the data analysis and observations from the experiments, conclusive evidence about bottled water was deduced and further research consideration is brought to light. Introduction Water quality was established by analyzing various characteristics which entail chemical, physical and biological. There are benchmarks of water quality set for every of these classes of characteristics. The benchmarks for water quality are advanced by (EPA) Environmental Protection Agency (2004) and (WHO) World Health Organization (2011). The quality of water taken in public was determined in the view of these benchmarks. Water quality research is significant due to...
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...Final Lab Report James Dillon SCI 207: Dependence of Man on the Environment Instructor: Jessica Bostock February 20, 2016 Final Lab Report Abstract The experiments conducted for this lab report focused on water contamination and filtration. Experiment 1 was effects of groundwater contamination. Oil, vinegar, and laundry detergent were added to clean water with no means of filtration. The clean water was found to be contaminated. A filtration system consisting of cheesecloth and 60 ml of soil was created and the contaminated samples were filtered through it. The soil and cheese cloth did not affectively filter the contaminants. Experiment 2 focused on water treatment and a filtration system using cheesecloth, sand, activated charcoal, alum, and gravel was created. The contaminated water sample was created by mixing soil and water together. After the contaminated water was put through the filtration system and a few drops of bleach were added you could see that much of the sediment was filtered out, but an overwhelming bleach smell remained. The third experiment was to determine drinking water quality. Samples of Dasani and Fiji bottled water were compared to my local tap water. Test strips were used to determine each samples ammonia, chloride, alkalinity, chlorine, hardness, phosphate, and iron levels. The results were that the Dasani water was cleaner overall and that the Fiji water and...
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...to attempt to clean the ground water and make it drinkable. We also tested various bottled and tap water for certain chemicals. Introduction Many areas have water containing impurities from natural or artificial sources. These impurities may cause health problems, damage equipment or plumbing, or make the water undesirable due to taste, odor, appearance, or staining. Those impurities which cause health problems should be attended to immediately; other problems caused by water impurities can be corrected if they are a nuisance. Before beginning any treatment plan, have water tested by an independent laboratory to determine the specific impurities and level of contamination. This will help you select the most effective and economical treatment method. (Ross, Parrott, Woods, 2009) The reason why we conducted this experiment is to test the filtration to remove oil, vinegar, and laundry detergent has on soil before it reaches groundwater. These chemicals go to our local water supply, but first it goes through the soil. Materials and Methods The materials and methods section should provide a brief description of the specialized materials used in your experiment and how they were used. This section needs to summarize the instructions with enough detail so that an outsider who does not have a copy of the lab instructions knows what you did. However, this does not mean writing every little step like “dip the pH test strip in the water, then shake the test strips,”...
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...(Rough draft) Final Lab Report Angela Blake SCI 207: Dependence of man on the environment Instructor: Bo Sosnicki Date: November 23, 2015 Introduction Body Paragraph #1 - Background: In this lab we will examine the different pollutants of water and examine contaminates of it as well. Body Paragraph # 2 - Objective: The lab was performed so we could investigate the effects of common pollutants on groundwater as well as mimic the filtration process utilized by wastewater treatment facilities. Body Paragraph # 3 - Hypothesis: Experiment 1 Hypothesis = I think that the bleach will filtrate and remove the contaminants because bleach removes contaminants. Experiment 2 Hypothesis = I think the tap water will contain the most chemical components and the Fiji will contain the least amount of chemical components. Experiment 3 Hypothesis = I feel like the rye grass will contain the highest biodiversity. Materials and Methods Experiment 1: Effects of Groundwater Contamination The material that were needed for the first experiment were, Scissors to open the package contents that we used for this experiment. (8) 250 mL Beakers numbered 1-8 with our permanent marker to distribute water in for testing. We filled Beakers 1 - 4 with 100 mL of water using our 100 mL graduated cylinder. We then used 10 mL Vegetable oil for Beaker 2, 10 mL Vinegar for Beaker 3 and 10 mL Liquid laundry detergent for Beaker 4 all mixed thoroughly with our 3 wooden stir sticks. Beakers 5-8 were used...
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...The Quality of Water: Tap and Bottled Water Tiffany R. Jones SCI 207: Dependence of Man on the Environment Instructor Leslia Wilson 3/2/2015 Introduction Body Paragraph #1 - Background: The debate of water quality and the effects it has on the public is one that has a lot of weight to it. The advancement of water testing has evolved into one that is of meaning, and is talked about frequently. Efficient testing of the water supply makes way for people to know what they are drinking. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (n.d.), “Climate change can have a variety of impacts on surface water, drinking water, and ground water quality.” In testing the water quality and contamination, the EPA regulates a lot of different ways to get the water clean to get it to become drinkable. According to the Centers for Disease Control (n.d.), “Even though our tap water supplies are considered to be one of the safest in the world, water contamination can still occur.” The occurrence of this is because of places not being regulated and inspected properly. Coming out of the Natural Resources Defense Council (n.d.), “Studies have shown that chemicals called phthalates, which are known to disrupt testosterone and other hormones, can leach into bottled water over time.” The plastic used in that of bottled water tends to have an effect on the human body, and can pose a threat. Body Paragraph # 2 - Objective: There is still a lot to be learned about the difference between tap...
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...WATER QUALITY AND CONTAMINATION Name: Instructor: Institution: Course: Abstract The experiment was based on the identifying the effect of different contaminants on ground water. The yielded result indicated that, when vinegar is filtered through dirt the vinegar filtrate was relatively clean. The results noted were indicative that vinegar is not affected by contaminants that affect. Introduction In the lab report, we will have a look at how various contaminates influence the water supply. In the world, there are various contaminates that contaminate ground water. These contaminants range from the simple items we use in the house such as cooking oil and laundry detergents to the well-known contaminants that come from agricultural and industrial processes. The experiments sought to answer the question how and why these particular contaminants affect what we drink from the faucet. One of the most common contaminants in water is lead. Studies have indicated that had a detrimental effect on children especially those in the development stages of their life and cancer in adults. According to Bruce Lanphear, a renowned pediatric epidemiologist, lead found in water is usually underappreciated service in terms of intake of lead. Statistics has shown that approximately 10-20% of children are exposed to lead through intake of drinking water. Pharmaceutical chemicals are another common contaminant of water. Many individuals usually do not know that they are exposed to this form...
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...Water Quality and Contamination Lab Report Abstract In the experiments inspected the effects of contaminants on three different waters and how the contaminants of vegetable oil, laundry detergent, and vinegar cooperated. The waters that were interactive were Dasani and Fiji bottled water and tap water. Out of the water added to the vegetable oil, laundry detergent, and vinegar, the water including in the laundry detergent was the most visible change. The water for each experiment in experiment one changed colors and had a smell to it. In experiment two potting soil and alum was used. In experiment three, certain type of test strips were used to be tapped in the different kind of waters. Introduction Water quality research is significant...
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... *This template will provide you with the details necessary to begin a quality Final Lab Report. Utilize this template to complete the Week 3 Outline of the Final Lab Report and ensure that you are providing all of the necessary information and proper format for the assignment. Before you begin, please note the following important information: Carefully review the Final Lab Report instructions before you begin this assignment The Final Lab Report should cover all 3 experiments from your Week Two Lab As you plan your final paper, think about how you can combine these laboratories to tell a fact-based story about water quality. For example, consider how your experiments can be linked to issues at water treatment plants or the amount of bottled water people purchase. For further help see the Sample Final Lab Report for an example of a final product on a different topic. You may simply replace the text following the bold terms with the appropriate outline information to complete this assignment. Make sure to pay close attention to the information called for and provide all necessary material. Title Introduction Body Paragraph #1 - Background: The outline of the introduction should describe the background of water quality and related issues using cited examples. You should include scholarly sources in this section to help explain why water quality research is important to society. When outlining this section, make sure to at least list...
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...pharmaceutical companies, enjoying a reputation as a caring, ethical and well-run company that produced high-quality products that saved millions of lives and enhanced the quality of life for millions of others. The company offers free and discounted drugs to low-income consumers, has a foundation that sponsors healthcare educational programs and scholarships, and its CEO serves on the PhRMA board. PharmaCARE recently launched a new initiative, We CARE about YOUR world®, pledging its commitment to the environment through recycling, packaging changes and other green initiatives, despite the fact that the company’s lobbying efforts and PAC have successfully defeated environmental laws and regulations, including extension of the Superfund tax, which was created by Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). Based in New Jersey, PharmaCARE maintains a large manufacturing facility in the African nation of Colberia, where the company has found several “healers” eager to freely share information about indigenous cures and an abundance of Colberians willing to work for $1.00 a day, harvesting plants by walking five (5) miles into and out of the jungle carrying baskets that, when full, weigh up to fifty (50) pounds. Due to the low standard of living in Colberia, much of the population lives in primitive huts with no electricity or running water. PharmaCARE’s executives, however, live in a luxury compound, complete with a swimming pool, tennis courts,...
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...considers, controls and regulates direct contact packaging materials in the same manner as food ingredients Assumptions are that packaging substrates and all contacting substances can and may be consumed along with the food Manufacturers of packaging raw materials and finished, converted packages alike are expected to understand, apply and validate their processes for consistency, quality, safety and adherence to required methods and protocols Contact Material Regulations Direct and indirect contact packaging materials, substances, processing aids, coatings, adhesives and adjunct substances controlled and conditionally approved for use are described and referenced in 21CFR sections 173-182. Additional information, directives, procedures and controls may be found in sections of 21CFR dedicated to the specific food type (i.e., package fill level control for certain food categories) Additional sections of 21CFR control and direct GMP (110-111), while others control the packaging of specific food categories and systems (e.g., 113, thermally-processed low acid foods and 129, bottled water) 21CFR may categorize foods, ingredients and materials by type, processing method, packaging methods and other qualifiers. Manufacturers and suppliers are strongly advised to consult 21CFR or experts to verify that materials and adjunct substances are approved for each and every intended use. General Risks As with every substance and material connected with the processing and...
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...EILS Report Sustainability activities – Cabrillo College Environmental Health course Submitted by Alyssa Steiner, MPH Introduction: During the fall 2013 semester, Cabrillo College adjunct instructor Alyssa Steiner, implemented two sustainability activities for the EILS grant in the same Environmental Health class. The first activity focused on answering questions about water sustainability after assigned reading and viewing a film on the topic. The second activity was based on the provided LAB 1: Defining the Problem – Understanding Sustainability Criteria” activity. They are each described in more detail below. Activity 1: The plan submitted for the first activity was for groups of students to work together to answer questions about the documentary film “Poisoned Waters” and apply their acquired information to real world issues regarding water resources. On 10/21/13, thirty-seven of my Environmental Health students took a pretest about water quality and sustainability. (See Appendix A) Then, students were assigned Chapter 7 “Drinking Water” from Environmental Health by Dade. W. Moeller (4th ed.) as homework. The following class, I lectured on this chapter, particularly on background about sources of drinking water (including local), water pollution, water scarcity, and water conservation. On 10/28/13, I planned to show “Poisoned Waters “, a Frontline PBS produced documentary chronicling water pollution in some of America’s primary waterways, and conduct the group activity. Unfortunately...
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