Assignment 6: water quality
Visit the laboratory of a water board. Ask for a guided tour and an interview with an employee. Questions to ask for example:
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What do you look for when determining the water quality of a
pond?
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Which substances are critical to water quality? Please
explain why this is so.
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How do these substances get into the water?
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Can you think of anything that could reduce the amount of
these substances?
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In which manner, and how often are samples taken?
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Who decides whether or not you can swim in a public water
area in the city?
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Can you measure water quality from a distance? Please
explain.