Sample Turbidity DO EC TDS TS TSS

PH BOD
ID (NTD) (mgl) (ps/cm) (ppm) (ppm) (ppm)

Distil
Water
0.24 5.2 7.29 4.59 2.3

NSU Filter
Water
0.47 6.07 8.26 78.5 39.2

NSU Tap
Water
2.48 6.41 7.87 265.5 132.7

STP
(Sewage
Treatment
14.15 6.57 2.3 764 382 138.2 2531 60
Plant)
Turbidity:
Turbidity is the cloudiness or haziness of a fluid caused by suspended solids that are usually
invisible to the naked eye. The measurement of Turbidity is an important test when trying to
determine the quality of water.

Turbidity (NTU)

15 14.15

10

5 2.48
0.24 0.47
0
Distil Water NSU Filter Water NSU Tap Water STP ( Sewage
Treatment Plant)

Measurement Method:
Turbidity can be measured using either an electronic turbidity meter or a turbidity tube. We

measure turbidity using the turbidity meter which one is called Nephelometer or Turbidimeter.

First of all, our researcher collects different samples from different sources and gather those

samples to the Environmental Science Labs. All samples bottles were cleaned and washed with

turbidity free water. All collected sample was sufficient to ensure a representative sample and

minimize waste disposal. No chemical preservation was mixed. Even the researcher was aware of

the room temperature before analysis as it may affect the samples which one is prescribed by or

researcher.
After that procedure the researcher mix the sample to thoroughly disperse the solids. Wait until air

bubbles disappear then pour the sample into the turbidimeter tube. Then he read the turbidity

directly from the instrument scale or from the appropriate calibration curve.

Finding:

At this test we find that Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) hold most turbidity then others which one

is 14.15 NTU and the second one is North South University Tap water which one is 2.48 NTU.

Among all of the samples the least one is Distil water which one was collected from our laboratory

that hold .24 NTU which one is comparatively very from others. Among them distil water was

purified that’s why it holds less than other samples and STP water was wasted water that’s why it

the highest amount which one is not better.

As high turbidity in drinking water could gastrointestinal diseases including contaminants like

viruses and pathogenic bacteria can attach themselves to the suspended solids. These solids then

interfere with disinfection. But it greatly affects the aquatic life as it reduces the amount of light

reaching lower depths in bodies of water, which inhibits growth of some forms of aquatic plants

and can negatively affect species that are dependent on them, like fish. High turbidity levels will

also hamper a fish’s ability to absorb dissolved oxygen.

pH of less than 7 indicate acidity, whereas a pH of greater than 7 indicates a base. pH is really a

measure of the relative amount of free hydrogen and hydroxyl ions in the water. Water that has

more free hydrogen ions is acidic, whereas water that has more free hydroxyl ions is basic.

PH

10
6.07 6.41 6.57
5.2
5

0
Distil Water NSU Filter Water NSU Tap Water STP ( Sewage
Treatment Plant)

Measurement Method:
First of all, our researcher takes all samples one by one that going to be tested. Then the water

sample is placed in the beaker and the beaker probe at the end of the coverable arm is placed in

the water. Inside the thin beaker bulb at the end of the probe there are two electrodes that measure

voltage. One electrode is contained in a liquid that has a fixed acidity, or pH. The other electrode

responds to the acidity of the water sample. The voltmeter in the probe measures the difference

between the voltages of the two electrodes. The meter then translates the voltage difference into

pH and displays it on the little screen on the main box. After that we write down all pH values

prescribed by the researcher and that get from the meter.

At this section we find that almost every samples result is almost same not vary so much. All are

fall under acidic water as all values less than 7. Where STP water has highest pH that is 6.57 and

the lowest one is 5.7 that was the Distil water. On the other hand, NSU Tap water has 6.41 and

NSU filter water has 6.07. There is a balance among all the samples which one is good.

Since excessively high and low pH can be harmful for the use of water. Because of high pH causes

a bitter taste, water pipes and water-using appliances become enveloped with deposits and low-pH

water will decompose or dissolve heavy metals like (lead, copper, cadmium, etc.) and other

substances that is harmful for the aquatic life.

Dissolve Oxygen (DO):

The dissolved oxygen (DO) is oxygen that is dissolved in water. The oxygen dissolves by diffusion

from the surrounding air, aeration of water that has dropped over falls and rapids and as a waste

product of photosynthesis.

DO (mgl)

10 8.26
7.29 7.87

5
2.3

0
Distil Water NSU Filter Water NSU Tap Water STP ( Sewage
Treatment Plant)
Measurement Method:
At first the laboratorial take 500ml of water in a D.O bottle or beaker. After that Plug the bottle

and shake it well. Which one is known as water saturation to increase the oxygen amount in the

samples . When the shaken is stopped after that keep the bottle for 5 min and pertains are dissolved

and was careful about that the topper the bottle to be sure no air is introduced. Mix the sample by

inverting several times and check for air bubbles; discard the sample and start over if any are seen.

After a while using the DO meter measure the Dissolve Oxygen at the water. Here we were aware

about the reduction of oxygen level at the sample as it varies with the time and aeration.

Finding:

At this test the amount of dissolved oxygen in all samples of water is found to be in distil water

7.29 ppm and in NSU filter water got the highest one that is 8.26 ppm. On the other hand, other

samples are found to be 7.87 ppm in NSU Tap water and 2.3ppm in STP water. That means among

all of that samples the NSU tap water and the NSU filter water would be better for aquatic lives

compare with other samples.

Because the survival of aquatic life depends on a sufficient level of oxygen dissolved in water.

When it drops below levels necessary for sustaining aquatic life, it becomes a significant water

quality impairment.
 EC (ps/cm)

800
600
400
200
0
DISTIL WATER NSU FILTER NSU TAP WATER STP ( SEWAGE
WATER TREATMENT
PLANT)

TDS (ppm)

400
300
200
100
0
DISTIL WATER NSU FILTER NSU TAP WATER STP ( SEWAGE
WATER TREATMENT
PLANT)