Introducing Our ALL-NEW Kit: Aquatic Detectives: Solve the Mystery of the Contaminated Waterway

Clean water is essential for maintaining the health and vitality of the planet. Aquatic ecosystems like rivers, lakes, oceans, and wetlands are home to a vast array of species and provide suitable living conditions and abundant food sources for both aquatic and terrestrial organisms. Freshwater and saltwater ecosystems are home to more than just fish; they also include a diverse array of invertebrates, algae, and plants that form the foundation of the aquatic food web. Biodiversity within aquatic ecosystems also provides various services, like water purification, nutrient cycling, and flood control. These services not only benefit aquatic life but also have far-reaching effects on terrestrial ecosystems and human societies. They make the ecosystem more resilient to environmental changes and disturbances, helping to buffer against the impacts of climate change, invasive species, and other stressors.

Water pollution is a critical global issue that requires international collaboration for effective remediation. The diverse sources of this pollution—including industrial discharges, agricultural runoff, urban sewage, and chemical spills—pose severe risks to biodiversity, human health, and water usability.

What to Expect from EDVO-Kit #929

Water pollution has wide-reaching impacts on both wildlife and human populations. Contamination can enter the water supply from factories that discharge waste directly into a body of water. In this experiment, students will test simulated water samples to determine what contamination is present, and which factories contribute.

Group Size	For 10 Groups
Time Required	Complete in 45 minutes
Kit Includes	Instructions, simulated water pollutants, simulated indicators, microcentrifuge tubes, transfer pipettes, & tube labels
All You Need	PPE, distilled water & associated lab glassware. Optional micropipettes with tips
Storage	Room Temperature Stable