Other important sources of municipal contamination include sewage effluent, sludge disposal, and leaky sewers. The opportunity to work with scientists and to be involved in the scientific process provides a unique opportunity for the students to gain experience in the field and in a job setting. The experience greatly supplements the learning experience of the regular classroom and lab activities. We have studied the effects of agricultural practices on stream bank erosion to interpreting the chemistry of ground water to analyzing the impact of well age and construction on the drinking water in the Garvin Brook Watershed. Every effort is made to involve the students in various types of tasks such as field work and lab work.
All students complete some aspect of a project that involves writing.
The University continues support by providing in-kind services such as space and utilities.