Provides information on what to do after a flood to protect well water from contamination, the testing of private well water, and protecting private well water.

Students are presented with examples of the types of problems that environmental engineers solve, specifically focusing on water quality issues. Topics include the importance of clean water, the scarcity of fresh water, tap water...

This site defines and describes causes of ocean pollution. Easily navigated links to education, research, and current issues on pollution.

Students measure the effectiveness of water filters in purifying contaminated water. They prepare test water by creating different concentrations of bleach (chlorine-contaminated) water. After passing the contaminated water through...

This site, from an archived Smithsonian exhibit, describes and illustrates the effects of toxic materials on wildlife in bodies of water.

Excellent site covers all types of water pollution. Hundreds of links including books, articles, organizations, specific topics.

Table outlines the EPA's standards for safe drinking water, defining levels of contaminants and listing possible sources of these contaminants.

This site is provided for by Reach Out Michigan! Use the site to learn if our eyes and taste buds can detect contaminated drinking water by doing a simple experiment.

Drinking water comes from many different sources, including surface water and groundwater. Environmental engineers analyze the physical properties of groundwater to predict how and where surface contaminants will travel. For this lesson,...

Set in the context of ground water contamination in Bangladesh, this stoichiometry and analytical chemistry activity examines the issues around identifying wells contaminated with arsenic. In this activity, students perform a gravimetric...

Talks about history of public health and water systems and what kind of projects are being used to improve them.

In this unit, students explore the various roles of environmental engineers, including: environmental cleanup, water quality, groundwater resources, surface water and groundwater flow, water contamination, waste disposal and air...

In this activity, students use models to investigate the process and consequences of water contamination on the land, groundwater, and plants. This is a good introduction to building water filters found in the associated activity, The...

Provides information about water quality, contamination in private wells, well construction and pump installation for private wells, a list of laboratories certified to test for bacteria and other contaminants, recommendations for...

Discusses the chemistry of nitrate, the negative agricultural effects of too much nitrate in soil and in water sources, its toxicity to plants and livestock, and the impact on human health.

Excellent information provided by the U.S. Geological Survey.

This virtual field trip for middle school students looks at aquifers and their place in the hydrologic cycle. Students learn why and how it is important to protect the source of your drinking water and some unique details about the...

Water pollution is the contamination of water resources by harmful wastes or toxins. This type of pollution can be dangerous to animals and plant populations in and around lakes, rivers, polluted groundwater areas or oceans, and can pose...

This site from the National Ground Water Association provides information on ground water, the use of ground water, private water system, well maintenance, and protecting your own well water supply.

A document features the Pocatello aquifer in Idaho. Find a description of the structure and function of the aquifer and the concerns of contamination.

Lesson plan shows learners that salt water can replace fresh water in a well along the shoreline.

Find out about naturally occurring substances that also affect water quality.

Where does your drinking water come from? This resource features a clear and concise explanation for this question. This resource will be beneficial to students and teachers.

Interdisciplinary unit about the risk of exposure to arsenic in public drinking water. Math, language arts, social studies, and science are incorporated into the lessons.