Iron in drinking water Guidelines Iron is essential for humans Where does the iron that we need come from?? Usually from the food that we eat – not necessary in water Canadian Drinking Water Quality GL is 0.3 mg/L
1. Before you added the colour changing reagent, did you think the two unfiltered samples had the same amount of iron? 2. Did you change your mind about this after adding the reagent? 3. Why do you think it is important for this experiment that these two samples have the same iron concentration?
Students will practice research skills. Students will gain a more intimate understanding of a topic that interests them. Students will practice presenting information through both written and oral communication.
Topics to choose from: The Chlorination Process What is it? How is the process used in the treatment of drinking water? How does breakpoint chlorination work? Why is it used?
Grading Rubric for Water Biology Research Project. Students will be graded based on Information on topic (definition, description of process, effects on water quality), use of pictures, and presentation of product.
Students will gain a better understanding of the process used to treat the drinking water for their community. Students will speak to, and ask questions of, a professional in the field of water treatment.
