by Southwest EFC | Dec 8, 2023
In the presence of water, citric acid and sodium bicarbonate (aka baking soda) react to form sodium citrate, water, and carbon dioxide. Students investigate this endothermic reaction. LINKS The Big Chill water chemistry activity
by Southwest EFC | Dec 8, 2023
In this activity, student teams design, prototype and test piping systems to transport water from a storage tank to an existing Tippy Tap hand-washing station, thereby creating a more efficient hand-washing station. Through this example service-learning engineering...
by Southwest EFC | Dec 8, 2023
A breakdown of what an operator is, does, and the career path to expect and how to become certified. LINKS Water Operator Certification Explained
by Southwest EFC | Dec 8, 2023
Students measure the effectiveness of water filters in purifying contaminated water. They prepare test water by creating different concentrations of bleach (chlorine-contaminated) water. LINKS Water Remediation Lab
by Southwest EFC | Dec 8, 2023
Short chemistry reference sheet for water/wastewater operators, including formulas and densities of commonly encountered substances. LINKS Water Treatment and Distribution Operator Chemistry Reference Sheet
