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Operation Water Biology Test Procedures

Operation Water Biology Test Procedures

These are the directions for performing the tests that you will refer to each time you need to determine the total chlorine, free chlorine or ammonia concentration of a water sample.It is important to follow these testing instructions very closely. Extra test strips are not provided so you will need to make each one count.

Operation Water Biology Glossary

Operation Water Biology Glossary

Biological Filtration: The use of bacteria and natural biological processes to remove contaminants from water.
Bio-oxidization: When a substance has been oxidized by bacteria.

All Operation Water Biology Handouts in One PDF Document

All Operation Water Biology Handouts in One PDF Document

Operation Water Biology Lesson One Chlorination and Dechlorination The purpose of a water treatment plant is to take raw water form a well or fresh water source, remove all of the contaminants and make the water safe to drink.

Lesson One: Chlorination and Dechlorination

Lesson One: Chlorination and Dechlorination

The students will gain a basic understanding of the role of water treatment facilities. Students will learn about the importance of eliminating biological activity in drinking water. Students will learn about chlorination as a means of disinfecting water. Students will learn about the concept of dechlorinating water and one of the ways this can be done.

Lesson Two: Chlorination and Chlorine Demand

Lesson Two: Chlorination and Chlorine Demand

Students will expand their understanding of chlorine demand by participating in an experiment. Students will learn about the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality guideline for total chlorine. Students will learn how to perform calculations involving concentration, volume and dilution factors.

Ammonia and Chloramine Reading Assignment

Ammonia and Chloramine Reading Assignment

1. Which chemical is one of the most important in the water treatment process?
2. What is the chemical formula for ammonia?
3. Which two types of water sources commonly contain ammonia? 
4. Give 3 ways that ammonia can be added to soil.