sampling project
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HAMILTON DRINKING WATER
FLUORIDE RESIDUAL
ENVR CY601 Sampling and Analysis
By: Jojo Taguinod & Felisha York
Title:
Hamilton Drinking Water Fluoride Residual Test Using Ion Selective Electrode Method [Standard Method 4500-Fˉ C].
Client: ???
Purpose:
To determine the residual concentration of fluoride in Hamilton drinking water against the standard set by Regulation170/2003
Background: The regulation states that the health standard when
added is 1.5 ppm. The Technical Support Document for Ontario Drinking Water Quality Standards Objectives and Guidelines requires that fluoride concentration in the water should be maintained between 0.50 ppm and 0.80 ppm.
Fluoride is a regulated inorganic chemical parameter in the drinking water to control tooth decay. However, too much fluoride in the water can cause teeth mottling, increase bone density and even brittleness of the bones.
The samples to be tested will come from household tap water and Mohawk College in Hamilton, ON area only.
Scope of Work:
Sampling Plan:We had 2 sampling location selected randomly. All the samples are grab samples without any preservatives. We used 500ml PET bottle [preferred by the Standard Methods, 22nd Edition]; rinsed it for three times before taking the samples. Each bottle per location are tested for three times.
Analysis Plan:The analytical test method we used is Ion-Selective Electrode Method [Standard Method 4500-Fˉ C].
TISAB III will also be used to: provide a uniform ionic strength background adjust pH and breaks up complexes.
Standard Methods For The Examination of Water and Wastewater, 22nd Edition, pg. 4-83-86. 2012
QA/QC: Before the test, the fluoride electrode is (Two-point)
calibrated by using the 0.20 mg/L and 2.0 mg/L fluoride standard solutions.
QC check is performed after calibration using a 1mg/L fluoride standard solution and every after test.
Replicate performed every 3 samples tested. Slope check. Spike Recovery. QC control chart
QA/QC:QC parameters Mohawk College
Tap waterMy household
tap water
Calibration Slope* (mV/dec)
-55.7 -55.7
Average Fˉ residual (ppm)
0.641 0.571
% Spike Recovery 93.9 98.9
*Recommended -54 to -60 mV/dec
QA/QC:
1 Observation outside the action line 2/3 consecutive measurement between the
warning and action line 7 consecutive measurement above or below
the mean line 6 consecutive measurement all steadily
increasing or all decreasing regardless of where they are located
No obvious non random pattern
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 100.95
0.96
0.97
0.98
0.99
1.00
1.01
1.02
1.03
1.04
QC Control Chart
Time
Co
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ntr
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n (
pp
m)
Action Line
Warning Line
Action Line
Warning Line
QC
Project timeline / Project Management:
Plan project topic
Identify Client
Submit draft
Sampling/Analysis
Result in Power Point
Review & Submit
Presentation
13-Jan 23-Jan 2-Feb 12-Feb 22-Feb 4-Mar 14-Mar 24-Mar 3-Apr 13-Apr 23-Apr
Cost Estimate/Analysis: Fluoride electrode - $ 1000.00 Hot bath - $ 3500.00 Dispensette - $ 400.00 Fluoride standards (0.20, 1.0 & 2.0 mg/L - $ 450.00 TISAB - $ 300.00 Magnetic stirrer/Pet bottle/beaker/grad. cylinder - $
100.00 Analyst pay/hr. - $ 25.00
Estimated Total Cost: $ 6150.00
Note: Prices are based from Thermo Scientific, Hach Catalog and reliable resource person.
Appendix:
Sampling Location: Mohawk College: Household Tap Water
Appendix:
Fluoride electrode Fluoride Standards
Hot bath
Appendix:
Industrial Waste Treatment, A Field Study Training Program, Vol 1, 3rd Edition, pg 173, 2005
Appendix: Raw Data
List of references: Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and
Wastewater, 22nd Edition, 2012, 4500-Fˉ C. Ion Selective Electrode Method, pg. 4-85 – 4-86.
Safe Drinking Water Act 2002, O. Reg 170/2003
Thermo Fisher Scientific User Guide Fluoride Ion Selective Electrode , n.d, 2007
Industrial Waste Treatment, A Field Study Training Program, Vol 1, 3rd Edition, pg 173, 2005
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