Quality of Drinking Water in the Mankato Area School District: A Pilot Study

Location

CSU

Student's Major

Educational Studies: K-12 and Secondary Programs

Student's College

Education

Mentor's Name

Bikash Nandy

Mentor's Department

Health Science

Mentor's College

Allied Health and Nursing

Description

Studies and observations establish the fact that every year up to 1,000 new contaminates enter our drinking water supply. According to a leading citizen lobby, U.W. water has 2,100 toxic chemicals causing cancer, cell mutation, and nervous system disorders. Existing water treatment plants are not sufficiently designed to remove the new toxic chemicals. The government is also acting slowly to regulate the high rate of chemicals. In 1996, the Los Angeles Times reported that communities with drinking water contamination by chemicals are being hit with strange patterns of illness. In view of the circumstances, a pilot study has been undertaken to collect samples of tap water from different Mankato area schools to check the quality of the drinking water. These samples will be tested for major chemicals such as chlorine, lead, and aluminum. These three chemicals have been linked to cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and memory loss in small children. Results of the study will provide preliminary data to help the community further expand the investigation and formulate a strategy for improvement of drinking water quality.

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Quality of Drinking Water in the Mankato Area School District: A Pilot Study

CSU

Studies and observations establish the fact that every year up to 1,000 new contaminates enter our drinking water supply. According to a leading citizen lobby, U.W. water has 2,100 toxic chemicals causing cancer, cell mutation, and nervous system disorders. Existing water treatment plants are not sufficiently designed to remove the new toxic chemicals. The government is also acting slowly to regulate the high rate of chemicals. In 1996, the Los Angeles Times reported that communities with drinking water contamination by chemicals are being hit with strange patterns of illness. In view of the circumstances, a pilot study has been undertaken to collect samples of tap water from different Mankato area schools to check the quality of the drinking water. These samples will be tested for major chemicals such as chlorine, lead, and aluminum. These three chemicals have been linked to cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and memory loss in small children. Results of the study will provide preliminary data to help the community further expand the investigation and formulate a strategy for improvement of drinking water quality.