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What's in Your Water?

CSEF · 2009 Environmental Engineering (Junior Division Only)

Brianna R. Link, Hailey C. Vance · Tree of Life Charter School, Ukiah, Mendocino County

Overview

Objectives/Goals Can water with bacteria (E-coli) in it be filtered out using natural substances such as sand, gravel, cotton balls or napkins in 2 different combinations? Methods/Materials Two empty 2 liter plastic bottles were used with above ingredients as a filter for the water. The water was collected from local areas and tested for Ecoli first. Results it did not kill the E-coli Conclusions/Discussion you needs commercial filtering products or chemicals to kill the E-coli water.

Summary statement

can bacteria/E-coli be filtered out of water naturally

Help received

project done at school as a group projects by students only, teacher available for assitance or guidance

Competition history

  • CSEF 2009 Environmental Engineering (Junior Division Only) · Entry J1120

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