Environmental Hydrology and Water Quality Lab
The Environmental Hydrology and Water Quality Lab analyzes water samples collected for student and faculty research projects across the globe. Incoming water samples typically go through a three-stage process: 1) filtration; 2) "vital" parameter measurements (conductivity, total dissolved solids, pH, oxidation reduction potential, temperature); and 3) wet chemistry analysis to measure major ion concentrations, including nitrates; sulfates; chlorides; calcium, magnesium, and total hardness; and alkalinity. Our methods include spectrophotometry, colorimeter analysis, and digital titration. The lab also prepares water samples for ICP-MS analysis—conducted in the Jackson School of Geosciences—to measure elemental concentrations.
Research Projects: Belize, Guatemala, Mexico, Turkey, Greece, Iceland, France, Italy, Romania, Texas
Director and PI: Dr. Sheryl Luzzadder-Beach
Graduate Research Assistants: Leila Donn, Anaïs Zimmer; Greta Wells (2016-2019), Colin Doyle (2016-2019). Dr. Samantha Krause (2014-2018), Dr. Jonathan Flood (2014-2016).
Water Testing Equipment: Hach DR 5000 Spectrophotometer; Hach HQ440d Multi-Parameter Meters (field and benchtop); digital titrators for wet chemistry
Other Equipment: ThermoScientific drying oven; Cole-Parmer muffle furnace; fume hood; water deionization system; water filtration system
Research Projects: Belize, Guatemala, Mexico, Turkey, Greece, Iceland, France, Italy, Romania, Texas
Director and PI: Dr. Sheryl Luzzadder-Beach
Graduate Research Assistants: Leila Donn, Anaïs Zimmer; Greta Wells (2016-2019), Colin Doyle (2016-2019). Dr. Samantha Krause (2014-2018), Dr. Jonathan Flood (2014-2016).
Water Testing Equipment: Hach DR 5000 Spectrophotometer; Hach HQ440d Multi-Parameter Meters (field and benchtop); digital titrators for wet chemistry
Other Equipment: ThermoScientific drying oven; Cole-Parmer muffle furnace; fume hood; water deionization system; water filtration system