Analyzing Critical Drinking Water Parameters in Rural India
Department
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Major
Environmental Engineering
Research Advisor
Oerther, Daniel B.
Advisor's Department
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Funding Source
John and Susan Mathes Endowed Chair in Environmental Engineering
Abstract
Over a two week period in India drinking water samples were collected from hand pumps and tanks in rural villages and analyzed for potential harmful pollutants, coliform bacteria, and general species that can adversely affect water quality. The water samples were collected from 15 separate sources in three villages near the city of Anwar, Gujarat India. The unfiltered drinking water samples were tested using the CEL 850 Basic Drinking Water Laboratory equipment and the Paddle Tester/Total Aerobic Bacteria/Total Coliform kit both from HACH. A majority of the samples collected in the areas tested were relatively potable, but some samples showed warning signs for possible serious health risks.
Biography
Alex is a senior in Environmental Engineering with plans to graduate in December 2013. After receiving his undergraduate degree he plans to pursue a Masters and eventually a Ph.D. in either Environmental Engineering or Science. Alex is very involved with his fraternity Kappa Sigma and has held officer positions in both Kappa Mu Epsilon and Phi Eta Sigma.
Research Category
Sciences
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Document Type
Presentation
Award
Sciences oral presentation, Third place
Location
Turner Room
Presentation Date
03 Apr 2013, 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Analyzing Critical Drinking Water Parameters in Rural India
Turner Room
Over a two week period in India drinking water samples were collected from hand pumps and tanks in rural villages and analyzed for potential harmful pollutants, coliform bacteria, and general species that can adversely affect water quality. The water samples were collected from 15 separate sources in three villages near the city of Anwar, Gujarat India. The unfiltered drinking water samples were tested using the CEL 850 Basic Drinking Water Laboratory equipment and the Paddle Tester/Total Aerobic Bacteria/Total Coliform kit both from HACH. A majority of the samples collected in the areas tested were relatively potable, but some samples showed warning signs for possible serious health risks.
