Is Stringfellow Contributing to Nitrate Levels Found in Local Wells?

Overview

Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to determine if there is nitrate runoff coming from a dumpsite know as "Stringfellow", and showing up in local water wells. Methods/Materials The water samples were taken from three sites using plastic 32oz. sample containers, and chilled at 39 degrees fahrenheit until testing conditions were ready. Approximately 24 hours later the three samples were tested with the equipment used at a facility known as West Municipal Water District where each sample's nitrate ppm (parts per million) was established. They were all tested once with accurate results. Local (Glen Avon) city water was tested as well for comparison,then all four results were plotted on a map of the surrounding area. Results Based on data collected from these tests and considering geographical factors,i have found that there is no nitrate plume coming from Stringfellow, but there was a plume coming from somewere south-east of the site. Conclusions/Discussion I have concluded that there is no evidence that there is a nitrate plume coming from Stringfellow,but my data shows that there is one that seems to be coming from a source south-east of the site. I plan on furthering my project to find out where this source is and why a plume has formed from it.

Competition history

• CSEF 2006 Earth Sciences/ Planetary Sciences/ Physical Environments · Entry S0610

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