Qualitative Introduction to Water Pollution Kit

What are some common causes of water pollution in today's world?

• Organic waste from sewage 
• Industrial chemicals dumped into ground water 
• Rain contamination by air pollution 
• Fertilizers and pesticides washed into water from farmlands 

Pollutants are detected through color changes - the deeper the color, the greater the pollution. Results are safe, reliable and very dramatic. Tests are performed for these common pollutants: Ammonia, Chlorine, Chromium, Copper, Cyanide, Iron, Nitrate, Phosphate, Silica and Sulfide. While conducting these tests, students also learn about the different methods used in quality water testing methods, how to interpret results from these methods, and how to identify the pH of locally collected water. This kit includes enough material to conduct 50 tests for each of the ten major pollutants.

Kit Includes:

• 1 Teacher’s Guide with MSDS
• 50 Student Worksheets and Guides
• 12 LAB-AIDS® Chemplates w/spatulas
• 12 Calibrated sample tubes w/caps
• 1 Bottle of Chromate indicator powder
• 2 Bottles of Iron indicator powder No. 2
• 2 Bottles of Nitrate indicator powder No. 2
• 2 Drop control bottles of Nitrate test sol. No. 1
• 1 Drop control bottle of Ammonia test sol. No. 1
• 2 Drop control bottles of Ammonia test sol. No. 2
• 1 Drop control bottle of Chlorine test sol.
• 1 Drop control bottle of Chromium Extracting sol.
• 2 Drop control bottles of Phosphate test soln. No. 1
• 1 Drop control bottle of Phosphate test soln. No. 2
• 1 Drop control bottle of Silica test soln. No 1
• 1 Drop control bottle of Silica test soln. No 2
• 1 Drop control bottle of Silica test soln. No 3
• 1 Drop control bottle of Silica test soln. No 4
• 2 Drop control bottles of Sulfide test soln. 1
• 1 Drop control bottle of Sulfide test soln. 2
• 2 Drop control bottle of Sulfide test soln. 3
• 1 Drop control bottle of Universal indicator
• 1 Drop control bottle of Copper test soln. No. 1
• 1 Drop control bottle of Copper test soln. No. 2
• 1 Drop control bottle of Cyanide test soln. No. 1
• 1 Drop control bottle of Cyanide test soln. No. 2
• 1 Drop control bottle of Iron test soln. No. 1

Scientific Concepts:

• Chemically examine natural waters
• Gain a basic understanding of water analysis
• Interpret tests
• Identify ten common pollutants in natural waters
• Measure pH of water samples

Classroom Planning:

• Number of students: 50
• Number of groups: Maximum 12 groups per period
• To complete this kit requires 1 ~50-minute class period