Testing the waters: Hands-on water testing for students

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David A. Katz, david.katz@pima.edu, Department of Chemistry, Pima Community College - West Campus, 2202 W. Anklam Rd, Tucson, AZ 85709
This author has been involved with students, from 6th grade through college, in testing both drinking and surface waters for over 18 years. Testing has involved procedures from laboratory prepared reagents, to commercial test kits, to test strips. This paper will present a summary of the test methods used and recommendations for incorporating water testing into your courses.