Sewage Treatment Plant Study
Overview
Compare nutrient concentrations and bacteria levels near the outflow of a sewage treatment facility and near a public beach.
Highlights
Program Type: Boat
Program Duration: 2.5 Hours
Trip Season: Sept-Dec | March-June
Student Limit: Up to 50 (Students and Adults)
Ocean Literacy Principle: #6: The ocean and humans are inextricably interconnected.
Trip Description
Students will explore human impacts on marine habitats using water chemistry. We’ll sample nutrient levels and test for fecal coliform bacteria near a sewage treatment plant. We’ll also measure temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, pH, and CO2. Typically taught with a strong focus on water chemistry and physical oceanography.
To prepare for this trip: Students should wear closed toed shoes and dress for the weather. Remember, it's typically colder and windier by the water. Dressing in layers is recommended. Life jackets will be provided.
Suggested lab: Water Filtration