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An Alternative Water Filtration System

CSEF · 2018 Environmental Engineering

Mokshitaa Dhamotharan, Kaitlyn H. Venator · Cabrillo (Juan) Middle School, Santa Clara, Santa Clara County

Overview

Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to provide clean drinking water to people in third world countries. Methods/Materials 2 liter plastic bottles, 1 liter plastic bottle, various filtering materials, microscope and slides, water testing kit, bowels, cups, skewers, measuring spoons. Results A filter containing activated carbon, sand, and gravel can successfully filter turbidity out of water. Conclusions/Discussion Out of 4 different water filters the filter containing activated carbon, sand, and gravel was successful in filtering dirt particles in the water.

Summary statement

We created an alternative filter that effectively remove turbidity out of water.

Help received

None, my partner and I designed and built the project by our selves

Competition history

  • CSEF 2018 Environmental Engineering · Entry J1107

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