Francis Gerard A. Talapian, Paul Martin P. Ureta (March 2011)
Philippine Science High School Western Visayas Campus – Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PSHS WVC), Brgy. Bito-on, Jaro, Iloilo City 5000, Philippines
ABSTRACT
Flood control refers to all the methods used to reduce or prevent the detrimental effects of flood waters. The major problem concerning the Iloilo Flood Control Project waters is that the body of water is prone to pollution and contamination . This study determined the water quality in terms of pH, salinity, temperature, dissolved oxygen content, and total coliform count of the Iloilo Flood Control Project from October 24, 2010 to January 2, 2011. Water quality was assessed by using a pH meter to measure pH, an SCT meter to measure salinity and temperature, Wrinkler Method was used to measure dissolved oxygen, and multiple tube fermentation test was used to measure total coliform count. Overall, the water quality did not pass the DENR standards or class SB waters. In conclusion the water quality of the Iloilo Flood Control Project is not recommended for recreational purposes as a class SB water body.