Water Quality Analysis of a JCCC Stormwater Basin
Location
CoLab, COM 213
Start Date
30-4-2026 10:45 AM
Document Type
Poster
Description
Stormwater runoff from parking lots can carry contaminants such as metals, chemicals, and other toxins into nearby water systems. The stormwater basin at Johnson County Community College is designed to collect and help filter this runoff as part of the campus sustainability system. In our CURE project, water samples from the southwest corner of the basin were analyzed to evaluate the chemical quality of the water and measure dissolved ions that may impact water quality. Several experimental methods were used to analyze the samples, including strip testing, titration, UV–visible spectroscopy, and flame atomic absorption spectroscopy. The results showed measurable concentrations of metal ions along with other chemical characteristics that help describe the overall condition of the basin water. These findings provide insight into how effectively the basin functions as a filtration and runoff management system on campus. Understanding these chemical characteristics supports continued monitoring and maintenance of the basin to help protect local water quality.
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Water Quality Analysis of a JCCC Stormwater Basin
CoLab, COM 213
Stormwater runoff from parking lots can carry contaminants such as metals, chemicals, and other toxins into nearby water systems. The stormwater basin at Johnson County Community College is designed to collect and help filter this runoff as part of the campus sustainability system. In our CURE project, water samples from the southwest corner of the basin were analyzed to evaluate the chemical quality of the water and measure dissolved ions that may impact water quality. Several experimental methods were used to analyze the samples, including strip testing, titration, UV–visible spectroscopy, and flame atomic absorption spectroscopy. The results showed measurable concentrations of metal ions along with other chemical characteristics that help describe the overall condition of the basin water. These findings provide insight into how effectively the basin functions as a filtration and runoff management system on campus. Understanding these chemical characteristics supports continued monitoring and maintenance of the basin to help protect local water quality.
Comments
The faculty mentor for this project was Lori Slavin.