Description
Students learn about the importance of clean water in human health, water treatment for microbial contamination, and 1 of the methods used to test the safety of water for human use. They then collect water samples and test them for chlorine and chloramines, bacteria, and coliform bacteria. Students next do research to discover the number of coliform bacteria allowed in water for various human activities. They gain valuable skills and experience in sterile technique and plating and culturing bacteria. This kit is designed for 10 groups of students working in groups of 3.