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INVESTIGATIVE PROJECT

The investigative project by Arman Singh focuses on checking bacterial contamination in drinking water by testing sulphide ion concentration. The study reveals that water from river bodies and some household taps is unfit for drinking, while spring water and certain tap water sources are safe. The project emphasizes the importance of purifying water before consumption to ensure safety.

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INVESTIGATIVE PROJECT

The investigative project by Arman Singh focuses on checking bacterial contamination in drinking water by testing sulphide ion concentration. The study reveals that water from river bodies and some household taps is unfit for drinking, while spring water and certain tap water sources are safe. The project emphasizes the importance of purifying water before consumption to ensure safety.

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INVESTIGATIVE PROJECT

SUBMITTED BY-

Name- Arman Singh


Class- XI
Section- A
Roll number- 110102
Subject- Chemistry
Topic- Checking the bacterial contamination in drinking water by
testing sulphide ion
Class teacher- Ms. Khushbu Sharma

ACKNOWLEGEMENT
I place my sincere thank to my chemistry
teacher Ms. Khushu Sharma (PGT.
Chemistry) for her guidance and advices to
complete my work successfully.
I would also like to extend my gratitude to
our principal sir “Mr. Darly Jacob” for
providing me with the facility which was
required to complete my project.

Submission date: Name of Student


07/10/2024 Arman Singh
CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that “Arman


Singh” of class XI Science has
successfully completed the
investigatory project on “Checking
the bacterial contamination in
drinking water by testing sulphide
ion” under the guidance of Ms.
Khusbu Sharma during the year
2024-25. The progress on the
project has been reported and has
been in my knowledge consistently.
The project is complete as per

Signature (Internal Examiner)

-----------------------------

Signature (External Examiner) Signature (Principal)

----------------------------- -----------------------------
Index

● Statement of Problem
● Objectives
● Introduction
● Problem question
● Methods/Procedures
● Observations/Data
● Analysis of data
● Conclusion
● Limitation of the study
Statement of Problem

Bacterial contamination in
drinking water.

Objective
To check the bacterial
contamination in samples of
water collected from different
sources by determining
sulphide ion concentration.

Introduction
The sulphide ion test for bacterial contamination is
good. In surface waters, hydrogen sulphide is formed
under oxygen deficient conditions. Hydrogen sulphide
is also produced from the decomposition of sulphur
containing organic compounds. The concentration of
sulphide ion becomes significant only at pH 10 or
above. Under acidic conditions, the concentration of
hydrogen sulphide predominates. Hydrogen sulphide is
a weak acid, which ionises to yield hydrosulphide(HS- )
and sulphide (S2) ions. Hydrogen sulphide is highly
toxic to fish. Concentrations of total sulphide as low as
0.01mg/L make the water uninhabited fish culture.
Hydrogen sulphide also reduces the aesthetic value of
the water body due to foul colour. The bacterial
contamination can be tested using H2S strip. Presence
of pathogenic bacteria in water can be detected by
testing the sulphide content of water. The presence of
sulphide ions in water is an indicator of:
i) High pH above 10.
ii) Sulphide producing bacteria.
iii) Diminished oxygen concentrations.
Conducting the sulphide ion test:- The sulphide ion test
is conducted using an Hydrogen sulphide strip (H2S). -
The H2S strip is dipped into the water to be tested for
14 to 16 hours. - The H2S strip turns black if sulphide
ions are present in the water. The black colour is due to
the ionisation of the H2..

Apparatus Required
1. Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S strip)
2. Beaker
3. Drinking water
4. Thermometer

Chemical Required
1. Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S).
This experiment is to be done in an incubator Add about
250ml of water .

Procedure
● This experiment is to be done in an incubator Add
about 250ml of water in a beaker.
● Dip the H2Sstrip in the beaker with water.
● Heat the beaker for about 35 degree centigrade
Check the temperature (temperature should be at 35
degree centigrade)
● Keep it in incubator for 14-16 hours of time.
● Check the result if the water turns black then it is
unfit for drinking / highly contaminated for drinking or
for human use.
● The sulphide ion test for bacterial contamination is
good. In surface waters, hydrogen sulphide is formed
under oxygendeficient conditions. Hydrogen sulphide is
also produced from the decomposition of sulphur
containing organic compounds. The concentration of
sulphide ion becomes significant only at pH 10 or
above.

Observation
SOURCE OF WATER RESULT

Water from the tap of Water is fit fot drinking


house at madanrting

Water from the tap of Water is unfit for drinking


happy valley houses

Spring Water Water is fit for drinking

River Water Water is unfit for drinking

Analysis
By the experiment done the Analysis Says
that at some places water is fit for drinking
at some places whereas it is unfit for
drinking at some places. Water is unfit for
drinking from river bodies

Conclusion
● Water is mostly unfit for drinking from
rivers.
● Water is also unfit for drinking at some
of the water that comes to houses.
Therefore we should purify the water
before drinking. And we should not drink
water from random places.

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