Last week, my class had the opportunity to conduct a water quality survey at Tomoka State Park. We took four water samples throughout Tomoka River. As we took our samples, we performed water quality tests in-situ. We tested for salinity, pH, total phosphate, oxygen, turbidity, an depth. The majority of what we tested for was similar of what I would be testing once I have gathered my water samples. Participating in this lab was a great trial run for when I am ready to run test on my groundwater samples. In this lab, I was able to practice using the Hach HQ 11D which tested the pH levels of the water samples. I also able to use the Hach Colormeter for Total phosphate and the refractometer for salinity. For my IRP, the Hach Colormeter will be used to test for phosphate as well for nitrate levels. This lab has prepared me as I begin the testing of my water sample for my independent research project!
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| A small portion of Tomoka River, where our annual water quality survey was conducted! |
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