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=Passaic River Field Study=



We are trying to find out if our portion of the Passaic River is healthy. To do this we began by developing hypothesis based on observational experiment. We will then perform a number of experiments (ex: pH, Phosphate, etc) to test our hypothesis on the water quality. Additional tests will examine the surrounding areas. This is part of the larger Passaic River watershed which flows throughout our community it is important for us to understand. Our understanding of a healthy river is that:
 * Purpose**
 * the river can support a variety of life
 * it can support a complete food chain
 * there is a low visible pollution level
 * a neutral pH level (7ish)
 * few point sources feeding into the river
 * there is a normative level of oxygen in the river
 * there are positive indicator species