Water Testing & Map of Results

As part of the 2022-23 Blue Schools Grant program, we set out to collect and evaluate water samples from around the Jacksonville FL area. Students who traveled abroad also brought in samples, and the sample pool grew with samples from around Jacksonville, the Florida Keys, South Florida, London, Italy, and India.

Student participants: nearly all students brought in samples

 Students collected samples and analyzed them in the lab using electronic multiprobe instruments, as well as refractometers. The samples were prepped  appropriately and students learned the proper techniques for measuring temperature, pH, TDS, Salinity, Conductivity, Oxidation/Reduction Potential and others. During the field trip we also did turbidity testing in river samples and learned about what affects the river water's physical properties.

Student participants: nearly all students learned how to do basic water testing.

Student leads for data: Vishan Madas, Bayleigh Culbertson & Arnav Jain

 In order to compare the data with published data from the St. Johns River District and other resources, we decided to map the samples and identify patterns in the data. This is where a customized API coding project became a clear new direction, so the sample pool can grow and be beautifully displayed. 

Student lead: Utkarsh R. Dalavai

For a demonstration of this system, check out this video