Lead in city water, Mercury in fish, boil water advisories in Southern RI, PCB's, PAH's, BPA and more.  In this class, we will examine a variety of types of water pollution - how pollutants get into the water, what they do there and how they have been traditionally treated/removed.  We will examine emerging techniques for finding and mitigating water pollution, and brainstorm design solutions of our own.  We will review case studies, and take field trips to water treatment and sewage treatment plants. No prior science background is required.

Elective