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Characteristics:

› Each Stream Is Unique

› Focus on Headwaters

› Encourage Local Participation

› Collaborate with Others

› Healthy Environment, Healthy Community

› A Holistic Approach

Related Information:

› Geography of the Sugar Creek Area

› Social Factors

› Water Quality & Testing

› Best Practices Implemented at Sugar Creek

› History of the Project

 Testing sites in the Sugar Creek

Water Quality and Testing Along the Sugar Creek

 

 E. Specific Water Quality Measurements: The following testing was done at each of the designated sites:

  • Acidity (pH): the acidity of the water is measured in field with a Hanna Combo Water Quality Tester
  • Total solids (TS): the total amount of solids is measured in the laboratory using Gravimetric EPA Method 160.3
  • Phosphates (PO4 –P) –Phosphates, acidified to pH < 2, are measured in laboratory using Spectrophotometric EPA Method 365.3
  • Nitrates (NO3 –N) –Nitrates, acidified to pH < 2, are measured in laboratory using Electrode EPA Method SM4500-NH4F
  • Ammonium (NH4 +N) Ammonium, acidified to pH < 2, are measured in laboratory using Electrode EPA Method SM4500-
 

 

Sugar Creek Method Overview | Each Stream Is Unique | Focus on Headwaters | Encourage Local Participation | Collaborate with Others | Healthy Environment, Healthy Community | A Holistic Approach

For more information about the Sugar Creek Method contact Richard H. Moore (moore.11@osu.edu),  Associate Professor, Human and Community Resource Development, The Ohio State University.