T.S.S+Procedure


 * T.S.S Procedure no names???????**


 * The purpose behind finding the total suspended solids in a body of water is to identify the tiny organisms or sometimes sewage, which are present in the water. The amount of solids found in the water, indicate the overall health and quality of the water. The higher the amount, the more you want to consider where suspended solids are originating.
 * We used a 1 liter bottle which is black and doesn't allow sun to get through.
 * In order to properly collect the needed water, you must submerge the bottle under water until it's completely full creating no air bubbles. Then place the cap on while still under water to insure that no air sneaks in.
 * To find the amount of total suspended solids, once back at class you must let the water sit for 24 hours, and then boilit for about 2 to evaporate the water. After boiling the water, set the scale to 0 and measure the mass of the empty beaker. Then poured the large beakers contents into the 100 mL beaker, where you boil the substance again. Once the water is evaporated, you must find the mass of the solids remaining by weighing it on the scale. After finding the mass, you subtract the original mass of the bottle from the new mass containing the solids to find the total suspended solids.
 * Typical readings/findings show a consistent result of low result numbers. Such as 0.5 mg or below. These results indicate that the total suspended solids level is healthy for that particular body of water.