Environmental Health & Water
Quality Technology, A.A.S.
Water is Life!
Quality Air is Life!
Safe and Secure Food is Life!
Learn how to . . .
• Monitor environmental quality
• Evaluate environmental conditions
• Use field instruments & equipment
• Apply measures to promote & protect a healthy
environment
• Demonstrate effective problem-solving
• Maintain records and write reports
Careers
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Water Chemist/Lab Technician
Water Treatment Operator
Environmental Lab Technician
Food & Dairy Safety Technician
Environmental Health Specialist
Other Opportunities
Hands-on Experience
Water Testing
Student Projects
Research a selected body of water.
Use field instruments and equipment
Identify water quality.
Biological
Chemical
Physical
Apply appropriate methodologies.
Present your research to the class.
Water
Sustainability Summit
“Walk for Water”
Monitoring on Lake Michigan
Internship
Lake Michigan
McKinley Marina
1750 N Lincoln
Memorial Dr,
Milwaukee, WI
By: Veronica
&
Katie
Lake Michigan Measurements
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Area: 22,300 square miles
Depth: 924 feet
Volume: 1,180 cubic miles
Shoreline: 1,638 miles
Testing Site
Boat Launch
Recreation
Fishing, Boating, Biking, Paddling, Kayaking
Native Species
Invasive Species
Average Weather Conditions
September
October
November
Average high
71°F
59°F
46°F
Average low
55°F
43°F
32°F
Average
Precipitation
3.15”
2.64”
2.68”
Weather Conditions
Day Before
Day Of Testing
Date
Temp
Sky
Condition
Wind
Speed
Date
Temp
Sky
Condition
Wind
Speed
Sept.
12
61ºF
Sunny
5 mph
Sept.
13
56 ºF
Sunny
2 mph
Oct.
25
32ºF
Cloudy &
Snowing
21 mph
Oct.
26
50ºF
Cloudy
6 mph
Nov.
19
37ºF
Sunny
12 mph
Nov.
20
37ºF
Sunny
26 mph
Water Level & Clarity
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Secchi Disk
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Water clarity: 7 feet deep
High clarity due to quagga &
zebra mussels
Water level is 1ft higher than
2014
Thermo Orion AQ 4000
Results:
September
October
November
Nitrates
2.341mg/L
1.426mg/L
1.136mg/L
Nitrites
0.026mg/L
0.018mg/L
0.020mg/L
Phosphates
0.131ppm
0.136ppm
0.099ppm
Sulfates
29.20ppm
26.58ppm
26.02ppm
Turbidity & pH
Results:
September
October
November
Turbidity 1.09 NTU
2.81 NTU
3.30 NTU
pH
8.41
8.56
8.31
YSI Meter Model 30
September
October
November
331.4µS
396.7µS
293.5µS
Salinity
0.1ppt
0.2ppt
0.2ppt
Temperature
12°C
10.2°C
11.25°C
Results:
Conductivity
E. Coli Test
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Marina & beach
have exceeded
EPA levels
Higher counts in
summer
Conclusions
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Awareness is greatly
needed.
We can all pitch in!
Water quality could
be better!
Veronica Heredia
4221 South 6th Street, Lot B8
(414)202-0636
Milwaukee, WI 53221
v.heredia@outlook.com
Objective
Seeking an opportunity in the water sector that utilizes my knowledge and skills in water quality that ensures sustainable water
resources
Relevant Experiences
MATC - Environmental Health and Water Quality Technology Program Milwaukee, WI
Student Volunteer
05/2015
 Gave informational speeches on watershed and issues surrounding water resources globally
Fresh Water Resources Monitoring
Milwaukee, WI
Student Volunteer
05/2015
 Monitored the water quality of Lake Michigan for physical, chemical, and biological parameters
 Tested pH level, clarity, and turbidity of water
Sustainability Summit and Exposition
Milwaukee, WI
Student Presenter
02/2015
 Used interactive games to teach participants about the importance of conserving fresh water
Midwest Water Analysts Association
Certificate of Recognition (MATC)
Kenosha, WI
01/2015
Questions
Contact Kathy Bates at:
batesks@matc.edu
or
(262) 238 - 2264
Thank you!