Presentation Profile
Environmental Characterization of Rural Cattle Tanks and Well Water
Currently Scheduled: 10/11/2023 - 9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
Main Author
Ryan Lau - Texas A&M CC
- Sue D'Antonio - Agilent Technologies
Abstract:
Kovar, Texas is an unincorporated predominantly agricultural community in Bastrop County, Texas. Water was collected in Kovar at the surface and at a depth from various bodies of water as well as one sample of well water; water is from various aquifers. Our experiments were conducted to determine what types of contaminants (heavy metals, microbiological agents, and pesticides) may be present in the water humans and livestock drink from. A total of 9 samples were taken, an original collection and a few more around a month later. Samples were analyzed using IC,LC MS, TOF (Time of Flight), and IC MS Samples were also analyzed by independent labs for analysis of heavy metals and microbiological agents.
