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FINAL REPORT
Problem Statement
This investigation was carried out between 8:08am and 11:41pm on Saturday 12th October in order to determine the water quality along the North Coast of Trinidad. This is an area that supports a lot of tourist activities as well as fishing village sites which contributes to the overall viability of the economy and society. It is therefore necessary to determine the presence of pollutants that may affect these two activities and determine whether or not it is safe for the planned activities.
Purpose of Project
The purpose of the investigations was to determine the extent to which differences in abiotic factors affect water quality within 6 different sites along the coastline between Blanchisseusse and Maracas, thus identifying the impact of water quality due to human activity. The abiotic factors that were investigated are: Carbon Dioxide; Dissolved Oxygen; Total Dissolved Solids; Phosphates; Nitrates; Nitrites; pH; Temperature; Ammonia; Salinity; Alkalinity; Acidity. This study is important to improve our understanding of the relationship between patterns of water quality and environmental variables.
Methods of Data Collection
The investigation was carried out on Saturday 12th October, at approximately 8:08am and experimenting ended at 11:41pm. 6 different sites were chosen to be evaluated along the coastline between Blanchisseusse and Maracas namely,
Qualitative and quantitative means of date were collected, and field observations were made on site, acknowledging the physical conditions of the areas. In addition, photographs were taken and sketch maps of each site were drawn to support the observations made.
Instruments from Hanna Backpack Marine Water Test Kits were used to gather data for the various parameters identified above. Laboratory exercises were carried out for each parameter: Carbon Dioxide, Dissolved Oxygen, Total Dissolved Solids, Phosphates, Nitrates, Nitrites, pH, Temperature, Ammonia, Salinity, Acidity and
Problem Statement
This investigation was carried out between 8:08am and 11:41pm on Saturday 12th October in order to determine the water quality along the North Coast of Trinidad. This is an area that supports a lot of tourist activities as well as fishing village sites which contributes to the overall viability of the economy and society. It is therefore necessary to determine the presence of pollutants that may affect these two activities and determine whether or not it is safe for the planned activities.
Purpose of Project
The purpose of the investigations was to determine the extent to which differences in abiotic factors affect water quality within 6 different sites along the coastline between Blanchisseusse and Maracas, thus identifying the impact of water quality due to human activity. The abiotic factors that were investigated are: Carbon Dioxide; Dissolved Oxygen; Total Dissolved Solids; Phosphates; Nitrates; Nitrites; pH; Temperature; Ammonia; Salinity; Alkalinity; Acidity. This study is important to improve our understanding of the relationship between patterns of water quality and environmental variables.
Methods of Data Collection
The investigation was carried out on Saturday 12th October, at approximately 8:08am and experimenting ended at 11:41pm. 6 different sites were chosen to be evaluated along the coastline between Blanchisseusse and Maracas namely,
Qualitative and quantitative means of date were collected, and field observations were made on site, acknowledging the physical conditions of the areas. In addition, photographs were taken and sketch maps of each site were drawn to support the observations made.
Instruments from Hanna Backpack Marine Water Test Kits were used to gather data for the various parameters identified above. Laboratory exercises were carried out for each parameter: Carbon Dioxide, Dissolved Oxygen, Total Dissolved Solids, Phosphates, Nitrates, Nitrites, pH, Temperature, Ammonia, Salinity, Acidity and