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Water Quality Analysis: Dissolved Oxygen Levels at Campus Pier

In my analysis of water quality conducted on May 20, 2010, I collected samples from the Campus Pier. The measured water temperature was 12.5°C. I gathered five one-liter samples, mixed them, and utilized three liters for experiments examining dissolved oxygen (O2) levels, which are critical for aquatic life. Findings indicate that the dissolved O2 levels are on the low end of the healthy range. I recommend stricter regulations on fertilizer use to enhance water quality and support the natural purification processes.

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Water Quality Analysis: Dissolved Oxygen Levels at Campus Pier

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  1. My Water Analysis By: Mr. Del Ponte

  2. Collecting a Sample I went to the Campus pier to collect my sample. Water Temperature: 12.5o C Date and Time: May 20, 2010 To collect my sample I took 5 one liter samples from along the pier and mixed the in a large clean container (checking not to get any small fish). I then kept 3 liters to conduct my experiments. Photo Source: http://pubs.usgs.gov/wri/wri024149/images/winter.jpg

  3. Class Data

  4. Explaining My Data • I conducted experiments based in dissolved O2 • Adequate dissolved oxygen is necessary for good water quality. Oxygen is a necessary element to all forms of life. Natural stream purification processes require adequate oxygen levels in order to provide for aerobic life forms. • Based on the data, the dissolved O2 levels suggests that the system is on the low end of healthy Source: http://www.state.ky.us/nrepc/water/wcpdo.htm

  5. How did I come to this Conclusion? Experimental Procedure Here Photo Source: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/nas/mining/images%5CChemistryLabSRL.jpg

  6. My suggestions based on data • To improve/maintain I suggest that more be done to decrease the amount of fertilizers that get into the water. This can be accomplished be putting in better regulations the reduce the amount of fertilizer that can be applied.

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