Title: Conduct a water analysis.
Course: Biological Applications in Agriculture (18308-I) > Section: Understanding Principles of Water and Soil Quality

Conducting a water analysis could include testing for

- pesticides
- herbicides
- pathogens
- pH
- nitrates
- dissolved oxygen
- turbidity.

Data should be organized and communicated to an audience.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How do pathogens enter agricultural water supply systems?
- What effects do pesticides in the water supply have on the health of livestock?
- Who conducts water analyses in the local area?
- How can pH be adjusted in a water source?
- What tests are mandated for specific animals, plants, or aquaculture farms?
- How can a water source be purified from a given contaminant?
- What are the acceptable ranges of specific chemicals, pollutants, or pathogens in a water source used for animals?