Abstract
Various ion concentrations in bottled drinking water, campus drinking water, and local marine water have been measured by chromatography and other techniques to evaluate their environmental and health impacts. Different bottled drinking water has been tested for ion (including chloride and sulfate) concentrations. The results are compared to the values reported by the distributing companies as well as the EPA national standards. Non-concurrence was rare but existed in certain samples. The samples are also tested for chemical and biological signatures after exposure to sunlight over various lengths of time. In the field, a series of marine water samples collected in outflows near Port Everglades in 2013 - 2014 have been analyzed for ion concentration profiling. In addition to seasonal trends, highly positive correlations among several ion concentrations have been observed and are discussed along with their implications in the coastal environment.
Faculty Sponsors
Dr. Song Gao
Project Type
Event
Location
Alvin Sherman Library
Start Date
4-4-2014 1:00 PM
End Date
4-4-2014 5:30 PM
Evaluating Common Ion Concentrations in Bottled Drinking Water and Local Marine Water
Alvin Sherman Library
Various ion concentrations in bottled drinking water, campus drinking water, and local marine water have been measured by chromatography and other techniques to evaluate their environmental and health impacts. Different bottled drinking water has been tested for ion (including chloride and sulfate) concentrations. The results are compared to the values reported by the distributing companies as well as the EPA national standards. Non-concurrence was rare but existed in certain samples. The samples are also tested for chemical and biological signatures after exposure to sunlight over various lengths of time. In the field, a series of marine water samples collected in outflows near Port Everglades in 2013 - 2014 have been analyzed for ion concentration profiling. In addition to seasonal trends, highly positive correlations among several ion concentrations have been observed and are discussed along with their implications in the coastal environment.
