Water Quality Database - Tool for Teachers and Group Leaders 

Purpose   

This database was developed as a tool for teachers and group leaders to track their water quality results from year to year.   This will allow them to use the data to help expand the information into other subject matters. 

Important notes:  The water quality obtained from test strips is not to be used as a scientific basis for water quality.  Water quality can change depending upon the time of day your sample was taken, the time of year you sample, the flow of water, and other factors.   In order to use this tool, you will need to try and take your measurements at the same location and same time of the year. 

How to Access the Database 

1. Email parters@saskriverbasin.ca  Stating that you would like a login for the Water Watchdog Database
2. You will recieve an email with a username and password. 
3. Open the database (by clicking here or button at the top of this page)
4. Login using the username and password you have been emailed.

Adding New Information to the database

1. Login using the username and password you have been emailed.
2. Input your data into the screen that opens.
3. Click submit

Reviewing your previous Information to the database

1. Login using the username and password you have been emailed.
2. Click on the "See Previous Submissions" on the top right hand side of the page 
3. Review your information, print the pages, or write down the data for analysis by the students

Additional Activities for the Water Quality Database Tool

Graphing:  You can have students plot on graph their water quality results over time.   The date the sample was taken can be placed on the x-axis and the concentration (value you received) on the y-axis. 

It is our plan to add additional activities to this section.  If you have a suggestion, please email partners@saskriverbasin.ca