Republic of the Philippines

Department of Science and Technology

PHILIPPINE SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL
Eastern Visayas Campus
Pawing, Palo, Leyte

WATER PARAMETERS OF PSHS-EVC’S POND

A Science Investigatory Project Presented to the Faculty

In Partial Fulfilment of the 3rd and 4th Quarter Requirements
for Chemistry 1, Physics 1, and Biology 1

Aine Kirstie E. Latoja

Joman Anthony T. Manglinong
Peter Paul R. Negrosa Jr.

April 2019

Water Parameters of PSHS-EVC’S Pond

Latoja | Manglinong | Negrosa
PSHS-EVC

Abstract
 The purpose of this experiment is to study and apply the different water parameters found in
the PSHS-EVC pond. It is also to create awareness and extend its uses due to its decreasing
water levels in this dry season. We did tests such as color and odor, dissolved oxygen and pH
level tests (with a multimeter), a turbidity test (with a turbidity tube) and daily temperature
checks.

We initially hypothesized that animals couldn’t survive in such murky water. But after the results
of the tests, we found out that the pond is actually alkaline given its brownish green color and a
smell like organic compost. But that does not hide the fact that our pond is not clear, (due to a
high turbidity level) but we could say that it is safe enough to have fishes and ducks living in and
around it.

It took us three days to complete the experiment. All the while getting new samples and taking
temperature checks in the morning and afternoon. Its color in general is a lime ricky green
which according to our research: “Is the result of a heavy growth (or bloom) of phytoplankton.”
It also smelled like organic decomposition (i.e. leaves). Its average temperature is 28.7C (AM)
and 36.9C (PM). The pH level is 7.08 which is alkaline. The dissolved oxygen is 13.94 mg/L and
the turbidity is 0.43 meters. We can conclude that despite the pond’s dirty appearance, it can
still maintain a balanced ecosystem for fishes, ducks and insects.

I. Background of the Study

This study will make use of our knowledge on water parameters and testing them on our
own pond to create awareness among students. It is also to extend the uses, pros, and
cons of the said body of water.

II. Statement of the Problem

 1. How do we inform students about our pond?
2. Why does an ecosystem thrive in a pond despite its appeal to the human’s five
senses?
3. Why is the knowledge of our own pond important?

III. Methodology
1. Get a sample of the said pond’s water (about 1 liter).
2. Proceed to the lab for the following parameter procedures:
3. Determine its color (sight) and odor (smell).
4. Measure its turbidity (mL) by pouring water down a turbidity tube until the black
and white color at the bottom can’t be seen.
Note: The level where it stops is the measure of turbidity.
5. For temperature, measure the pond’s temperature twice a day for the next three
(3) days and get the average. Use a graph to present your results
6. Use lab equipment to measure the sample’s dissolved oxygen.
7. Finally, identify its pH and present your data.

IV. Results and Discussion

only applicable after lab works

V. Conclusion
Conclusion by Aine after experimentation

VI. References
“Red, Green and Brown: What's in the Water?” (2018, June 14). Retrieved
from https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/communities-land-and-
environment/red-green-and-brown-whats-water

Shodhganga’s significance of water quality parameters used in the present study (n.d.).
Retrieved March 13, 2019, from http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream
/10603/183646/13/13_chapter4.pdf

Shodhganga’s materials and methods for the parameters of water quality (n.d.).
Retrieved March 13, 2019, from http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream
/10603/77705/9/09_chapter%204.pdf

EPA’s parameters of water quality (n.d.). Retrieved March 13, 2019, from https:// www.
epa.ie/pubs/advice/water/quality/Water_Quality.pdf
APPENDIX A
Raw Data

A. Color
- Brownish-green with organic sediments
B. Odor
 - Scentless
C. Temperature

DAY: TIME A (AM): TEMPERATURE TIME B (PM): TEMPERTURE

(C): (C):
THURSDAY 9:32 AM 28.7C 3:35 PM 36C
03-21-19
FRIDAY 9:17 AM 29C 3:27 PM 33C
03-22-19
MONDAY
03-25-19

D. Dissolved Oxygen, pH level and Turbidity

DAY: THURSDAY 03-21-19 FRIDAY 02-22-19 MONDAY 03-25-19

DISSOLVED OXYGEN 8.56 mg/L 13.94 mg/L
pH LEVEL 7.08 (Basic) 7.87 (Basic)
TURBIDITY 0.43 meters 0.24 meters

APPENDIX B
Photo documentation