Water Hardness Assessment of Post-Drain Filtered Basin Water
Location
CoLab, COM 258
Start Date
30-4-2026 12:00 PM
Document Type
Poster
Description
The Johnson County Community College (JCCC) basin was designed to manage Kansas rainfall by collecting runoff from surrounding parking lots, which are engineered to direct water into the basin for natural filtration. By testing post-drain filtered water, researchers can identify the presence of heavy metals, chemicals, and minerals within the sample. Multiple analytical methods are used, including strip tests, Hach kits, titration, nitrate testing, and spectrophotometry, allowing for accurate data collection and comparison of results. Maintaining the basin is essential to ensure it remains a reliable resource for water quality testing and research for future students at JCCC.
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Water Hardness Assessment of Post-Drain Filtered Basin Water
CoLab, COM 258
The Johnson County Community College (JCCC) basin was designed to manage Kansas rainfall by collecting runoff from surrounding parking lots, which are engineered to direct water into the basin for natural filtration. By testing post-drain filtered water, researchers can identify the presence of heavy metals, chemicals, and minerals within the sample. Multiple analytical methods are used, including strip tests, Hach kits, titration, nitrate testing, and spectrophotometry, allowing for accurate data collection and comparison of results. Maintaining the basin is essential to ensure it remains a reliable resource for water quality testing and research for future students at JCCC.
Comments
The faculty mentor for this project was Lori Slavin.