Water Quality Assessment at JCCC
Location
CoLab, COM 172
Start Date
30-4-2026 9:30 AM
Document Type
Poster
Description
This study evaluated the chemical and microbial quality of water from ponds, basins, and other outdoor sources around Johnson County Community College. Water samples were analyzed for pH, nitrate, nitrite, hardness, iron, conductivity, and microbial contamination (E. coli) using titration methods and Hach test kits. Our results showed that most parameters–including nitrate, nitrite, iron, and heavy metals–were within recommended drinking water ranges. Hardness was measured at 51 ppm which classified the water as soft, and pH levels ranged from 6.75 to 7.4. These findings highlight the importance of ongoing monitoring to ensure campus water sources remain safe and clean for ecological use.
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Water Quality Assessment at JCCC
CoLab, COM 172
This study evaluated the chemical and microbial quality of water from ponds, basins, and other outdoor sources around Johnson County Community College. Water samples were analyzed for pH, nitrate, nitrite, hardness, iron, conductivity, and microbial contamination (E. coli) using titration methods and Hach test kits. Our results showed that most parameters–including nitrate, nitrite, iron, and heavy metals–were within recommended drinking water ranges. Hardness was measured at 51 ppm which classified the water as soft, and pH levels ranged from 6.75 to 7.4. These findings highlight the importance of ongoing monitoring to ensure campus water sources remain safe and clean for ecological use.
Comments
The faculty mentor for this project was Lori Slavin.